MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,419 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside & offside sills & floor to sills starting to corrode
offside front inner wing starting to corrode
offside front sill & floor to sill & floor starting to corrode & become weak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s outer sill corroded
o/s front sill damaged and corroded
o/s rear sill to floor corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s outer sill corroded
o/s front sill damaged and corroded
o/s rear sill to floor corroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s outer sill corroded
o/s front sill damaged and corroded
slight play in steering idler
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C971 FWU is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C971 FWU, 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.
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What year was C971 FWU registered?
C971 FWU is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C971 FWU safe to buy?
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