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JDB 255

1984 BMW 6 Series

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,557 mi
Last recorded171,557 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 6 Series99,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDB 255
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 171,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 171,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four coil springs corroded

front cross member corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2023 171,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all four coil springs corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 171,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 170,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 170,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 170,811 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Metal power steering pipes in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inside tread & on wear indicator on inside tread

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 170,626 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all 4 tyres worn unevenly

Pass 15 Aug 2017 170,451 miles

All 4 tyres worn unevenly.

Power steering metal pipes in poor condition.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 170,451 miles

All 4 tyres worn unevenly.

Power steering metal pipes in poor condition.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 170,064 miles

All 4 tyres worn unevenly and have flat spots.

Fuel pipes in poor condition.

Power steering metal pipes in poor condition.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 170,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

(All 4 tyres worn unevenly and have flat spots.)

Fuel pipes in poor condition.

Power steering metal pipes in poor condition.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 170,061 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres worn unevenly and have flat spots

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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JDB 255 is a 1984 BMW 6 Series in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1984 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 99,248 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 JDB 255, 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 42 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 JDB 255 registered?

JDB 255 is a 1984 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is JDB 255 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDB 255 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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