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E756 BKL

1988 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,014 mi
Last recorded205,014 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE756 BKL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 205,014 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 203,985 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 202,668 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 200,998 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 200,998 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 200,874 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 197,017 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 195,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 195,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 191,242 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 189,225 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 187,043 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 183,724 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 183,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 178,828 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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E756 BKL is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E756 BKL, 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 E756 BKL registered?

E756 BKL is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E756 BKL safe to buy?

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