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D356 JJD

1986 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,214 mi
Last recorded140,214 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2012
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD356 JJD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2012 140,214 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both rear number plate lights slightly dim

engine oil level overfilled

Pass 24 Jun 2012 140,214 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

both rear number plate lights slightly dim

engine oil level overfilled

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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D356 JJD is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D356 JJD, 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 D356 JJD registered?

D356 JJD is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 8 August 1986.

Is D356 JJD safe to buy?

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