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ERC 204T

1979 BMW 6 Series

Green Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 BMW 6 Series95,848 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERC 204T
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2007
Fail 26 Feb 2007

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 148,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2006 147,068 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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ERC 204T is a 1979 BMW 6 Series in Green with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ERC 204T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ERC 204T?

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What year was ERC 204T registered?

ERC 204T is a 1979 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 15 February 1979.

Is ERC 204T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERC 204T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ERC 204T have outstanding finance?

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