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F218 EBU

1988 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,559 mi
Last recorded43,559 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF218 EBU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 43,559 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 43,530 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,494 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 43,419 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,125 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,942 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,430 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 42,430 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,781 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,863 miles

offside front floor hold corroded offside front outersill hold corroded nearside rear bumpermount hold corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,706 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 39,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,678 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,164 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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F218 EBU is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F218 EBU, 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 F218 EBU registered?

F218 EBU is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 4 November 1988.

Is F218 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F218 EBU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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