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C983 BYJ

1986 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,738 mi
Last recorded138,738 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC983 BYJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2008 138,738 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 138,122 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 136,668 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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C983 BYJ is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C983 BYJ, 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 C983 BYJ registered?

C983 BYJ is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C983 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C983 BYJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C983 BYJ have outstanding finance?

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