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HTY 354W

1980 BMW 6 Series

Gold Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,792 mi
Last recorded100,792 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTY 354W
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 100,792 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 100,790 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2005 94,927 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Oct 2005 94,923 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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HTY 354W is a 1980 BMW 6 Series in Gold with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HTY 354W, 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 HTY 354W registered?

HTY 354W is a 1980 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 23 October 1980.

Is HTY 354W safe to buy?

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