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NUV 541Y

1982 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,675 mi
Last recorded37,675 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1982 BMW 6 Series127,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUV 541Y
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 37,675 miles

Front crossmember and towing eyes damaged

Offside and nearside tyres perished

Fail 7 May 2009 37,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front crossmember and towing eyes damaged

Offside and nearside tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2008 35,447 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 35,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,779 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,459 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 28,459 miles

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

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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NUV 541Y is a 1982 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 127,960 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 NUV 541Y, 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 44 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 NUV 541Y registered?

NUV 541Y is a 1982 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is NUV 541Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUV 541Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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