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SVM 37W

1981 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,284 mi
Last recorded65,284 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1981 BMW 6 Series74,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVM 37W
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,284 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,282 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,056 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front chassis legs have damage and corrosion

both front tyres cracking/ perishing

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear caliper is an offside caliper fitted upside down

oil leak from differential

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

rear differential mounting bushes deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2012 65,056 miles

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front chassis legs have damage and corrosion

both front tyres cracking/ perishing

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear caliper is an offside caliper fitted upside down

oil leak from differential

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

rear differential mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,598 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 28 May 2011 64,593 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Battery insecure.

Pass 13 May 2010 63,949 miles

Coolant cap not sealing.

Rubber hose melted against exhaust manifold.

Throttle pedal incomplete.

Underside of vehicle has had numerous welding repairs.

Fail 12 May 2010 63,949 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Coolant cap not sealing.

Rubber hose melted against exhaust manifold.

Throttle pedal incomplete.

Underside of vehicle has had numerous welding repairs.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 63,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 63,885 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 63,153 miles

offside front inner wing corroded/holed

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 18 Aug 2006 62,309 miles

ACCELERATOR PEDAL JAMMING -DAGEROUS!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 62,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside front floor corroded.

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

fuel pipes corroded

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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SVM 37W is a 1981 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 74,005 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 SVM 37W, 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 45 years old, this BMW 6 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SVM 37W registered?

SVM 37W is a 1981 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 7 May 1981.

Is SVM 37W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVM 37W shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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