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C588 EUW

1986 BMW M6

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,112 mi
Last recorded13,112 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC588 EUW
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 13,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 13,110 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear pit man bushes boots worn

slight corrosion to all brake components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 12,583 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 12,582 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 10,689 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 10,687 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 10,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 9,853 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Diffrent alloy wheels fitted to vehicle. (retest)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

unable to make a full inspection of welding due thick coating of under-sill

Fail 22 Feb 2008 9,853 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 8,677 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M6?

Based on 20,454 MOT tests across 2,050 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
3,693
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,050
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 295
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 169
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 107
Brake pipe excessively corroded 79
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 69
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C588 EUW is a 1986 BMW M6 in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a BMW M6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C588 EUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M6 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 40 years old, this BMW M6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C588 EUW is a 1986 BMW M6, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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