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G35 BMW

1989 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,663 mi
Last recorded39,663 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG35 BMW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 39,663 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 39,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Centre exhaust baffles broken up

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,250 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 39,240 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perished cracked in tread

brake pressure lamp flashing on when foot pedal is operated

front brake discs rusty pitted poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,968 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,422 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 36,053 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 36,042 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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G35 BMW is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G35 BMW, 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 G35 BMW registered?

G35 BMW is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G35 BMW safe to buy?

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