MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
all 4 tyres worn unevenly
All 4 tyres worn unevenly.
Power steering metal pipes in poor condition.
All 4 tyres worn unevenly.
Power steering metal pipes in poor condition.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All 4 tyres worn unevenly and have flat spots.
Fuel pipes in poor condition.
Power steering metal pipes in poor condition.
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.
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
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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?
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