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CUI 591

1985 BMW 6 Series

Gold Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,081 mi
Last recorded111,081 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUI 591
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 111,081 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all rear suspension bushes starting to perish & split

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion in both rear iner arches not holed

play in both front seats

Fail 18 Feb 2009 111,081 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all rear suspension bushes starting to perish & split

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion in both rear iner arches not holed

play in both front seats

Pass 1 Feb 2008 111,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

both front tyres worn on outer edge

fuel pipes slightly corroded

general underbody corrosion

slight play in steering box drop arm

slight play in steering idler

small hole in n/s outer sill

Fail 28 Jan 2008 111,318 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

both front tyres worn on outer edge

fuel pipes slightly corroded

general underbody corrosion

slight play in steering box drop arm

slight play in steering idler

small hole in n/s outer sill

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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CUI 591 is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Gold 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 CUI 591, 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 CUI 591 registered?

CUI 591 is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is CUI 591 safe to buy?

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