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GYN 668W

1980 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,841 mi
Last recorded137,841 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYN 668W
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 137,841 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 136,181 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 133,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear Differential mountings corroded - needs urgent attention

Fail 5 Jan 2006 133,059 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes corroded

rear nearside drive shaft boot split

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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GYN 668W is a 1980 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GYN 668W, 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 46 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 GYN 668W registered?

GYN 668W is a 1980 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is GYN 668W safe to buy?

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