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F898 JNJ

1988 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,422 mi
Last recorded112,422 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF898 JNJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 112,422 miles

corrosion forming on air conditioning pipes

corrosion forming on both front floor pans at jacking pionts

corrosion forming on metal fuel lines

corrosion forming on o/s/f wing

discolouration to front number plate

oil leak at rear diff seal area

oil leak engine

Fail 16 Oct 2007 112,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion forming on air conditioning pipes

corrosion forming on both front floor pans at jacking pionts

corrosion forming on metal fuel lines

corrosion forming on o/s/f wing

discolouration to front number plate

oil leak at rear diff seal area

oil leak engine

Fail 22 Aug 2007 112,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

damage to o/s floor pan

damage to o/s outer sill by jacking point

front number plate discolouring

rust forming on n/s floor pan

rust forming on n/s sill by jacking point

rust forming on o/s/f wimg

Pass 3 Nov 2005 101,074 miles

low handbrake reading offside 110

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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F898 JNJ is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F898 JNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F898 JNJ?

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What year was F898 JNJ registered?

F898 JNJ is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 29 September 1988.

Is F898 JNJ safe to buy?

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