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C864 YKJ

1985 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,813 mi
Last recorded137,813 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC864 YKJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 137,813 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 137,813 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 135,123 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 135,118 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 121,885 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 121,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 115,563 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 115,563 miles

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)

How Reliable is the BMW 6 Series?

Based on 57,601 MOT tests across 6,687 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,496
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
6,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 463
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 273
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 267
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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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