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SIB 7479

1982 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

124,409 mi
Last recorded124,409 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1982 BMW 6 Series127,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 7479
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2008 124,409 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 122,186 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 122,186 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 122,054 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 122,049 miles

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

1.Rear brake hose ferrules becoming corroded. †

2. Steering idler bearings have sligt wear.

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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SIB 7479 is a 1982 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1982 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 127,960 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 SIB 7479, 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 44 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 SIB 7479 registered?

SIB 7479 is a 1982 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is SIB 7479 safe to buy?

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