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ERB 53T

1979 BMW 6 Series

Green Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,029 mi
Last recorded117,029 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 1979 BMW 6 Series95,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERB 53T
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 117,029 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 115,700 miles

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

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 115,700 miles

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 115,213 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

car in poor condition

heavy rust o/s outer sill

heavy underseal on underside of car

n/s/f floor and outer sill rusted through outside 30cm area

o/s/f floor and outer sill rusted through outside 30cm area

o/s/r inner wing reair heavy underseal

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

welding repair to n/s/r inner and outer sills covered in heavy underseal

welding repair to o/s/f inner wing covered in heavy underseal

Fail 29 Jan 2008 115,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

car in poor condition

heavy rust o/s outer sill

heavy underseal on underside of car

n/s/f floor and outer sill rusted through outside 30cm area

o/s/f floor and outer sill rusted through outside 30cm area

o/s/r inner wing reair heavy underseal

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

welding repair to n/s/r inner and outer sills covered in heavy underseal

welding repair to o/s/f inner wing covered in heavy underseal

Fail 20 Dec 2007 115,208 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

heavy rust n/s oter sill middle section

heavy underseal covering all underside

n/s/f floor pan and outer sill jacking point rusted through outside 30cm area

o/s/f floor pan and outer sill jacking point rusted through outside 30cm area

o/s/r tyre side wall perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2006 115,006 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 114,793 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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ERB 53T is a 1979 BMW 6 Series in Green with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1979 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 95,848 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 ERB 53T, 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 47 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 ERB 53T registered?

ERB 53T is a 1979 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is ERB 53T safe to buy?

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