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C870 DHY

1985 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,849 mi
Last recorded77,849 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC870 DHY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 77,849 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 77,789 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 77,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,668 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,531 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 77,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 77,291 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 77,289 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 77,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,129 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,029 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 75,005 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,555 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 71,983 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 71,796 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 69,879 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 69,791 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 68,775 miles

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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C870 DHY is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C870 DHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C870 DHY registered?

C870 DHY is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C870 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C870 DHY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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