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XEW 140T

1979 BMW 6 Series

Green Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,445 mi
Last recorded66,445 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1979 BMW 6 Series95,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEW 140T
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,445 miles

fuel pipes at rear corroded

osf inner sill corroded outwith prescribed area

Fail 26 Jan 2018 66,438 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed at front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill outer at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes at rear corroded

osf inner sill corroded outwith prescribed area

Fail 21 Apr 2017 66,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Off side sill corroded at front outwith prescribed area and not seriously weakened.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,061 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 65,786 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2014 65,774 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 65,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,371 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 64,989 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 64,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,667 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 84,129 miles

strong smell of petrol from rear of car

Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,838 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 63,622 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,999 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2008 62,551 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2007 61,856 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2007 61,855 miles

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

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 61,280 miles

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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XEW 140T is a 1979 BMW 6 Series in Green with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1979 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 95,848 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 XEW 140T, 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 47 years old, this BMW 6 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XEW 140T?

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What year was XEW 140T registered?

XEW 140T is a 1979 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 9 February 1979.

Is XEW 140T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEW 140T shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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