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D243 MEA

1987 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,279 mi
Last recorded101,279 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1987 BMW 6 Series115,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD243 MEA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 101,279 miles

front tyres and offside rear starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 5 Jan 2012 98,641 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 97,140 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 95,760 miles

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

offside and nearside front jacking points heavily smudged with underseal,hence a thorough inspection was not carried out

Fail 15 Dec 2009 95,674 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 93,775 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 91,097 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 87,635 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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D243 MEA is a 1987 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D243 MEA, 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 D243 MEA registered?

D243 MEA is a 1987 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D243 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D243 MEA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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