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ECM 226Y

1982 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,402 mi
Last recorded210,402 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1982 BMW 6 Series127,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECM 226Y
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 210,402 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 210,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 210,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front jacking points corroded

front end damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2008 206,514 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 206,514 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 206,331 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 206,294 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

bonnet struts weak

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2006 205,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ECM 226Y is a 1982 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 127,960 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 ECM 226Y, 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 44 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 ECM 226Y registered?

ECM 226Y is a 1982 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ECM 226Y safe to buy?

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