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D391 DCK

1986 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,953 mi
Last recorded183,953 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD391 DCK
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 183,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 10 May 2014 183,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 25 May 2013 183,183 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 May 2013 183,183 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 182,711 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 182,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 182,146 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 180,210 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 177,555 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 177,513 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 174,829 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D391 DCK is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D391 DCK, 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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D391 DCK is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D391 DCK safe to buy?

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