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G421 EGM

1989 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,181 mi
Last recorded173,181 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG421 EGM
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 173,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 172,778 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 172,370 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 171,069 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 171,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 169,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 167,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 166,681 miles

Both f/r.no. plates incorrect font.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 166,082 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

both reg plates are incorrect fonts.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 165,352 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 165,345 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2005
Fail 19 Dec 2005 164,102 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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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G421 EGM is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 G421 EGM, 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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G421 EGM is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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