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D555 OVW

1986 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,236 mi
Last recorded114,236 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD555 OVW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 114,236 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 104,010 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion started around offside front jacking point,nearside front outer sill and rear inner wheel arches(not prescibed area)

play in steering

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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D555 OVW is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in White 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 D555 OVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D555 OVW?

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What year was D555 OVW registered?

D555 OVW is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D555 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D555 OVW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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