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GCF 345V

1979 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,917 mi
Last recorded90,917 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1979 BMW 6 Series95,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCF 345V
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,917 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Non slip rubber pedal missing off the accelerator pedal

Whole underneathe of vehicle undersealed

corrosion in the off side front chassis rail

corrosion in the off side rear wheel arch (inner)

near side brake hose not mounted correctly

near side rear tyre deteriated

off side rear tyre deteriated

Fail 8 Sep 2010 90,917 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Non slip rubber pedal missing off the accelerator pedal

Whole underneathe of vehicle undersealed

corrosion in the off side front chassis rail

corrosion in the off side rear wheel arch (inner)

near side brake hose not mounted correctly

near side rear tyre deteriated

off side rear tyre deteriated

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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GCF 345V is a 1979 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 95,848 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 GCF 345V, 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 47 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 GCF 345V registered?

GCF 345V is a 1979 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 4 May 1979.

Is GCF 345V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCF 345V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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