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E558 HJH

1988 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,661 mi
Last recorded43,661 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE558 HJH
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,661 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,651 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 43,472 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,336 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 43,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,187 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 43,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2009 43,061 miles

all four tyres starting to crack on side walls

Fail 13 May 2009 43,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres starting to crack on side walls

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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E558 HJH is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 E558 HJH, 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 E558 HJH registered?

E558 HJH is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E558 HJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E558 HJH shows 9 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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