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C929 ULO

1986 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,041 mi
Last recorded170,041 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC929 ULO
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 170,041 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rust to sills, closers, pans axle mounts and general underside....

Fail 9 Jun 2010 170,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rust to sills, closers, pans axle mounts and general underside....

Pass 8 Nov 2007 165,218 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 162,269 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 162,269 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C929 ULO is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 101,074 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 C929 ULO, 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 40 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 C929 ULO registered?

C929 ULO is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C929 ULO safe to buy?

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