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BOY 635Y

1987 BMW 6 Series

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,027 mi
Last recorded116,027 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 6 Series115,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOY 635Y
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 116,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 112,536 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 112,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 108,995 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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BOY 635Y is a 1987 BMW 6 Series in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 115,673 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 BOY 635Y, 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 39 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 BOY 635Y registered?

BOY 635Y is a 1987 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 8 May 1987.

Is BOY 635Y safe to buy?

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