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F66 PRT

1989 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,319 mi
Last recorded154,319 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF66 PRT
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 154,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 153,842 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 153,355 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 153,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2018 153,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 152,551 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 150,742 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 150,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 150,126 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 149,498 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 149,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 148,803 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 147,238 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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F66 PRT is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F66 PRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F66 PRT registered?

F66 PRT is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 26 January 1989.

Is F66 PRT safe to buy?

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