MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 6 Series?
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D49 VMB is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D49 VMB, 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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D49 VMB is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 September 1986.
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