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F570 POW

1988 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,934 mi
Last recorded165,934 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF570 POW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 165,934 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 164,547 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 164,501 miles

Offside handbrake effort slightly reduced

Fail 25 Feb 2021 164,501 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside handbrake effort slightly reduced

Pass 2 May 2018 164,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 164,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 164,352 miles

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

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

Nearside dip beam dim

Rear beam axle bushes starting to perish

slight corrosion to all brake ferrules

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 27 Oct 2016 163,721 miles

rear beam axle bushes starting to perish

slight corrosion all brake hose ferrules

slight corrosion offside front floor pan

slight corrosion on outer body sills

Pass 26 Oct 2015 162,887 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipe ferrules

slight corrosion on offside front floor pan

slight movement in rear suspension beam bushes

Pass 27 Oct 2014 161,280 miles

slight corrosion offside front floor pan

slight movement drivers seat

Pass 30 Oct 2013 160,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 160,469 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 160,147 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 159,315 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 159,041 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 158,398 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 158,330 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 157,692 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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F570 POW is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F570 POW, 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 F570 POW registered?

F570 POW is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 21 October 1988.

Is F570 POW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F570 POW shows 18 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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