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E940 AUD

1988 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,854 mi
Last recorded149,854 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE940 AUD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 149,854 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 149,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 148,797 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 148,796 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 148,268 miles

Car badly corroded underside.

Engine seems to be burning oil as sometimes emits a smal amount of blue smoke and also seems to be running rich. Car only just met required standard for emissions.

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge.

Front tyres run very close to suspension upright.

N/s/f and o/s/f door will not close fully but latch ok.

N/s/f seat back loose.

O/s/f wing lower section badly corroded.

O/s/r tyre worn very low on inner edge.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 148,260 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Car badly corroded underside.

Engine seems to be burning oil as sometimes emits a smal amount of blue smoke and also seems to be running rich. Car only just met required standard for emissions.

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge.

Front tyres run very close to suspension upright.

N/s/f and o/s/f door will not close fully but latch ok.

N/s/f seat back loose.

O/s/f track rod end outer boot perished.

O/s/f wing lower section badly corroded.

O/s/r tyre worn very low on inner edge.

Rear brakes 35% inbalance.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 147,732 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 147,729 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 145,742 miles

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

corrosion/damage both sill/floor junctions

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2010 143,824 miles

Nearside door mirror loose

Nearside rear outer sill distorted

Fail 26 May 2010 143,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside door mirror loose

Nearside rear outer sill distorted

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 141,382 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 141,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008
Fail 4 Apr 2008 138,875 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

crack in front number plate

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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E940 AUD is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E940 AUD, 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.

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What year was E940 AUD registered?

E940 AUD is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 25 March 1988.

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