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F4 GBR

1989 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,781 mi
Last recorded43,781 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 GBR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 43,781 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 42,186 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,499 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,324 miles

Idler arm bush slightly worn

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 38,328 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Idler arm bush slightly worn

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,321 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 38,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,754 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,908 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 34,331 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 25,758 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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F4 GBR is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F4 GBR, 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 F4 GBR registered?

F4 GBR is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F4 GBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F4 GBR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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