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E470 XKJ

1988 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,581 mi
Last recorded132,581 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE470 XKJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 132,581 miles

Corrosion starting at rear of both front to back metal brake pipes

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 132,572 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 132,510 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 132,508 miles

Driver's seat insecure BACK NOT SECURE (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER JOINTS LEAKING BADLY. (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking MANIFOLD HOSE LOOSE & LEAKING BADLY. (7.2.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER / LOWER INNER SILL BADLY CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL / ARCH BADLY CORRODED. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL/ LOWER INNER SILL BADLY CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 129,923 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 126,221 miles

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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E470 XKJ is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 125,953 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 E470 XKJ, 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 38 years old, this BMW 6 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E470 XKJ registered?

E470 XKJ is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E470 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E470 XKJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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