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F255 TNR

1989 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,414 mi
Last recorded125,414 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF255 TNR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 125,414 miles

Corrision on off side front sill inner side.

Execssive corrision on PETROL pipes

Oil leak from pipe going to gearbox.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 121,779 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 118,858 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 118,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 113,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 108,644 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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F255 TNR is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F255 TNR, 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 F255 TNR registered?

F255 TNR is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F255 TNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F255 TNR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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