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RYN 579Y

1983 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,669 mi
Last recorded114,669 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1983 BMW 6 Series127,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYN 579Y
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2009 114,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 114,669 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 114,679 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 114,676 miles

Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 114,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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RYN 579Y is a 1983 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 RYN 579Y, 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 RYN 579Y registered?

RYN 579Y is a 1983 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 15 February 1983.

Is RYN 579Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYN 579Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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