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F580 LUD

1989 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

136,523 mi
Last recorded136,523 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF580 LUD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2016 136,523 miles

Front Fuel pipe excessively damaged fuel pipes corroded front to rear (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged fuel pipe corroded (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front body has corrosion by bumper bracket

Nearside Front has play in seat frame

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

Nearside corrosion on sill

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

Offside Front has play in seat frame

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

Offside corrosion on sill

Pass 11 Jul 2014 136,470 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre inner wall damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2014 136,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake back plates fouling brake disc

nearside front tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2012 135,572 miles

Advise,fuel pipes corroded at rear.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 135,572 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise,fuel pipes corroded at rear.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 135,281 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 135,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 134,596 miles

Differential oil leak noted

Emmission level just passed

Check tyres in 3000miles

Fail 30 Jun 2007 134,596 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Check tyres in 2000miles

Emissions just passed

Oil leak from rear differential

Pass 6 Jan 2007 133,496 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 133,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R wheel binding slightly.

O/S/R tyre starting to bulge and is wearing thin.

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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F580 LUD is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 F580 LUD, 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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F580 LUD is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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