MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,813 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all underside covered in thick underseal
both rear brake back plates rusted
large arears of both front inner wings corroded not within 30cm of prescribed arears
large sections of both lower rear quarters rusted not within 30cm of prescribed arears
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all underside covered in thick underseal
both rear brake back plates rusted
large arears of both front inner wings corroded not within 30cm of prescribed arears
large sections of both lower rear quarters rusted not within 30cm of prescribed arears
sill covers fitted
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Corrosion holes under bonnet not within 30cm of major mounting points.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
brake pedal slightly spongey
drivers seat slightly loose in runners
floor corroded around osr gromet
nsf chassis leg has been replaced
osf and nsr brake backplates corroded
osf inner wing corroded just outside prescribed area
service brake efficiency only 53% brakes may need service
wipers sometimes park in drivers view
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
brake pedal slightly spongey
drivers seat slightly loose in runners
floor corroded around osr gromet
nsf chassis leg has been replaced
osf and nsr brake backplates corroded
osf inner wing corroded just outside prescribed area
wipers sometimes park in drivers view
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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C864 YKJ is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 107,361 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 6 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 533 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C864 YKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 6 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this BMW 6 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C864 YKJ is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.
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