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JKL 419Y

1983 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,032 mi
Last recorded113,032 miles
Recorded on12 May 2007
Typical for 1983 BMW 6 Series127,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKL 419Y
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2007 113,032 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 111,957 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

early corrosion offside front wing and offside rear wheel arch

front number plate cracked

tyres perishing

Fail 9 Jun 2006 111,957 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

early corrosion offside front wing and offside rear wheel arch

front number plate cracked

tyres perishing

Fail 31 May 2006 111,929 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

battery insecure

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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JKL 419Y is a 1983 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 127,656 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 JKL 419Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW 6 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKL 419Y registered?

JKL 419Y is a 1983 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 7 January 1983.

Is JKL 419Y safe to buy?

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