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IA54TFU

2004 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,855 mi
Last recorded82,855 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 6 Series73,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIA54TFU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,855 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 61,949 miles

Airbag light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,949 miles

Airbag light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,775 miles

air bag light fault

Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,709 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 38,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 31,998 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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IA54TFU is a 2004 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 73,200 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 IA54TFU, 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 22 years old, this BMW 6 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IA54TFU registered?

IA54TFU is a 2004 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is IA54TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for IA54TFU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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