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RFF 210

1979 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,075 mi
Last recorded98,075 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1979 BMW 6 Series95,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFF 210
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 98,075 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 98,075 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,065 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 98,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RFF 210 is a 1979 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 95,848 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 RFF 210, 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 47 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 RFF 210?

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What year was RFF 210 registered?

RFF 210 is a 1979 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 3 April 1979.

Is RFF 210 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFF 210 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RFF 210 have outstanding finance?

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