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F201 EGC

1988 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,369 mi
Last recorded127,369 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF201 EGC
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 127,369 miles

under body of car covered in wax oil

Pass 16 Jun 2022 127,332 miles

under body covered in wax oil

Pass 10 Jun 2021 126,836 miles

under body covered in wax oil

Pass 16 May 2020 126,310 miles

under body heavily oiled

Pass 5 May 2010 126,107 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 125,422 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 124,868 miles

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 124,823 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 123,688 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 123,532 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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F201 EGC is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1988 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 125,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F201 EGC, 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 38 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 F201 EGC registered?

F201 EGC is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F201 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F201 EGC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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