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WEC 428Y

1982 BMW 6 Series

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

86,073 mi
Last recorded86,073 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1982 BMW 6 Series127,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEC 428Y
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2007 86,073 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 86,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 86,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 83,975 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 83,973 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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WEC 428Y is a 1982 BMW 6 Series in Green with a 2,788cc 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 WEC 428Y, 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 WEC 428Y registered?

WEC 428Y is a 1982 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 17 September 1982.

Is WEC 428Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEC 428Y shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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