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F553 OJO

1988 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

193,870 mi
Last recorded193,870 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 OJO
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2008 193,870 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 192,653 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 189,493 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 186,159 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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F553 OJO is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F553 OJO, 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 F553 OJO registered?

F553 OJO is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F553 OJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F553 OJO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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