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F165 DOM

1989 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

155,588 mi
Last recorded155,588 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF165 DOM
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2007 155,588 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 154,948 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 10,000 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2005 154,933 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F165 DOM is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1989 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 124,687 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 F165 DOM, 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 37 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 F165 DOM registered?

F165 DOM is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F165 DOM safe to buy?

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