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F635 DGC

1988 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,671 mi
Last recorded132,671 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF635 DGC
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 132,671 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 132,761 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 129,444 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 121,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 121,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 118,450 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 118,450 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front upper TCA bushed starting to split

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar drop link bushed perished

power steering slightly leaking at lower pressure return pipes

slightly play at offside and nearside front steering idler arm

Pass 29 Mar 2006 115,102 miles

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

both front track rod end play

both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes split

both steering drag link play

nearside front wheel rim slightly damage

Fail 21 Mar 2006 115,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front thrush arm bushes starting splits

both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes perish

slightly play at nearside steering

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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F635 DGC is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F635 DGC, 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 F635 DGC registered?

F635 DGC is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F635 DGC safe to buy?

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