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G99 XLW

1989 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,308 mi
Last recorded218,308 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG99 XLW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 218,308 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 218,308 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 217,795 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 217,294 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2007 217,294 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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G99 XLW is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G99 XLW, 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 G99 XLW registered?

G99 XLW is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 16 August 1989.

Is G99 XLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G99 XLW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G99 XLW have outstanding finance?

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