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D175 RVU

1987 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,385 mi
Last recorded133,385 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 6 Series115,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD175 RVU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2024 133,385 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 133,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 133,375 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 133,369 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 133,363 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 133,355 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 133,345 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 133,335 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 133,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 133,308 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 133,033 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 132,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content on higher limits

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 132,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 131,393 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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D175 RVU is a 1987 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D175 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D175 RVU registered?

D175 RVU is a 1987 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 19 May 1987.

Is D175 RVU safe to buy?

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