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REP 6M

1985 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,039 mi
Last recorded157,039 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREP 6M
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 157,039 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 156,989 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 156,941 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 156,486 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 155,981 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 155,424 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 155,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front anti roll bar link top ball joint rubber split

Fail 1 May 2010 155,409 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2009 154,205 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 153,579 miles

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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REP 6M is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 107,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 REP 6M, 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 41 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 REP 6M registered?

REP 6M is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is REP 6M safe to buy?

The MOT history for REP 6M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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