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SIJ 635

1989 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,029 mi
Last recorded81,029 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIJ 635
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,029 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 155,140 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 155,140 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 146,854 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 146,852 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 146,440 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 142,564 miles

Both front lower rear suspension arm inner bushes starting to crack

Offside rear inner sill has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2006 138,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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SIJ 635 is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 124,687 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 SIJ 635, 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 37 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 SIJ 635 registered?

SIJ 635 is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is SIJ 635 safe to buy?

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