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F63 CEW

1989 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,478 mi
Last recorded220,478 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF63 CEW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 220,478 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 219,000 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 219,074 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 216,621 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 216,617 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NSF OUTER WINGS CORRODED.

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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F63 CEW is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F63 CEW, 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 F63 CEW registered?

F63 CEW is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 20 April 1989.

Is F63 CEW safe to buy?

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