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F369 YUA

1988 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,335 mi
Last recorded150,335 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF369 YUA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 150,335 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 150,107 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 149,132 miles

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear axle

Rear exhaust clamps loose

Pass 19 Apr 2012 145,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 140,712 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2010 140,688 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2009 136,678 miles

o/s sill corroded at front

Pass 7 Oct 2008 133,104 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 130,643 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 130,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 127,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Nov 2006 127,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2005 114,878 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2005 114,878 miles

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

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

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

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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F369 YUA is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F369 YUA, 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.

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What year was F369 YUA registered?

F369 YUA is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is F369 YUA safe to buy?

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