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LHO 721Y

1983 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

182,196 mi
Last recorded182,196 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2007
Typical for 1983 BMW 6 Series127,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHO 721Y
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2007 182,196 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake is binding slightly

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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LHO 721Y is a 1983 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 LHO 721Y, 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

How do I check the history of LHO 721Y?

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What year was LHO 721Y registered?

LHO 721Y is a 1983 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 10 March 1983.

Is LHO 721Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHO 721Y shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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