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FFV 551Y

1982 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,662 mi
Last recorded119,662 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 BMW 6 Series127,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFV 551Y
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2019 119,662 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 119,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 119,220 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 118,659 miles

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

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

under body rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2013 118,570 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 118,163 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 117,113 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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FFV 551Y is a 1982 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 127,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FFV 551Y, 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 44 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 FFV 551Y?

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What year was FFV 551Y registered?

FFV 551Y is a 1982 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 12 November 1982.

Is FFV 551Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFV 551Y shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FFV 551Y have outstanding finance?

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