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RUW 999Y

1983 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,279 mi
Last recorded73,279 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 BMW 6 Series127,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUW 999Y
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,279 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 73,139 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016
Pass 15 Oct 2015 72,703 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 72,694 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 72,150 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 71,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 71,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 71,729 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 71,418 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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RUW 999Y is a 1983 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 RUW 999Y, 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

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What year was RUW 999Y registered?

RUW 999Y is a 1983 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 18 May 1983.

Is RUW 999Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUW 999Y 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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