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ESB 308X

1981 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,161 mi
Last recorded83,161 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW 6 Series74,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESB 308X
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 83,161 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 83,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside washer jet inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,355 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 80,355 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,893 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 77,792 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,005 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,861 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,894 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 69,886 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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ESB 308X is a 1981 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 74,005 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 ESB 308X, 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 45 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 ESB 308X registered?

ESB 308X is a 1981 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 18 November 1981.

Is ESB 308X safe to buy?

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