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D111 YLX

1986 BMW 6 Series

Green Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

92,985 mi
Last recorded92,985 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD111 YLX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 92,985 miles

brake hoses deteriorated

corrosion on underside and holes in non prescribed areas

discs back plates corroded

n/s/r shock absorber has slight dampness

o/s/f shock absorber corroded

other suspension components slightly corroded

suspension bushes deteriorated

tyres cracking

Fail 22 Dec 2017 92,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play of central bar (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake hoses deteriorated

corrosion on underside and holes in non prescribed areas

discs back plates corroded

n/s/r shock absorber has slight dampness

o/s/f shock absorber corroded

other suspension components slightly corroded

suspension bushes deteriorated

tyres cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2015 92,985 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake flexible ferruls corroded

corrosion on underside and holes in non prescribed areas

no plate bulbs/lamps maybe faulty

numerous suspension bushes/components slightly deteriorated

rev counter in-op, speedo may also be faulty (car not driveable on road)

tyres cracking

Pass 24 Dec 2009 92,985 miles

All flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Brakes noisy & R brakes binding slightly

N/S Screenwash weak

R Suspension bushes & rose joints creaking

Slight play in steering box

Slight wear in steering arm balljoint

Fail 22 Dec 2009 92,985 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

N/S Screenwash weak

All flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Brakes noisy & R brakes binding slightly

R Suspension bushes & rose joints creaking

Slight play in steering box

Slight wear in steering arm balljoint

Underside & all underside components corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2009 92,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all brake flexible ferruls corroded

n/s screenwash jet poor

o/s/r suspension rosejoints creaking

slight lift in steering arm ball joint that connects to drop arm

slight play in steering box

underside corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2008 92,986 miles

All flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2008 92,985 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2006 92,985 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 92,985 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All brake hose ferrules corroded

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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D111 YLX is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Green with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D111 YLX, 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 D111 YLX registered?

D111 YLX is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 4 September 1986.

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