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INZ 1571

2004 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,429 mi
Last recorded143,429 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 6 Series73,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationINZ 1571
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 143,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 143,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 136,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (straight) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 132,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Roll bar unit leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2018 127,928 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 127,928 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 122,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear slight leak on ARB damper unit

Pass 15 Jul 2016 114,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake pipe to flexi corroded

oil leak

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2016 114,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake pipe to flexi corroded

oil leak

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2015 107,708 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 107,582 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 100,472 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 98,391 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 95,579 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 91,961 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,750 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 87,750 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyre edges badly worn,

Wipers smearing.

Pass 5 May 2010 80,140 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 80,136 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 69,250 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,681 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,247 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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INZ 1571 is a 2004 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 INZ 1571, 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.

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What year was INZ 1571 registered?

INZ 1571 is a 2004 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is INZ 1571 safe to buy?

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