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C879 TJM

1985 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,236 mi
Last recorded146,236 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC879 TJM
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2014 146,236 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 146,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 144,162 miles

body of vehicle corroded on underside

various metal brake and fuel pipes corroded

various suspension bushes and mountings showing signs of deteriation

Fail 10 Apr 2008 144,162 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

body of vehicle corroded on underside

various metal brake and fuel pipes corroded

various suspension bushes and mountings showing signs of deteriation

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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C879 TJM is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C879 TJM, 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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What year was C879 TJM registered?

C879 TJM is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C879 TJM safe to buy?

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