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PVL 207V

1980 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

154,412 mi
Last recorded154,412 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVL 207V
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2009 154,412 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front outer sill starting to corrode

nearside rear inner cv boot split

Pass 24 Aug 2007 151,770 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 151,770 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front floor pan holed offside

Pass 18 Aug 2006 151,403 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 151,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 151,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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PVL 207V is a 1980 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 PVL 207V, 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 46 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 PVL 207V registered?

PVL 207V is a 1980 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 10 April 1980.

Is PVL 207V safe to buy?

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