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D257 UGB

1987 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,090 mi
Last recorded121,090 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 6 Series115,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD257 UGB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 121,090 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 120,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad connection at nearside headlamp bulb.

both front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

both rear shockers have slight sweat and slightly reduced damping effect.

slight blow at exhaust manifold/downpipe.

slight oil sweats at engine and gearbox.

slight play at nearside steering idler.

Fail 30 Apr 2007 120,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad connection at nearside headlamp bulb.

both front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

both rear shockers have slight sweat and slightly reduced damping effect.

slight blow at exhaust manifold/downpipe.

slight oil sweats at engine and gearbox.

slight play at nearside steering idler.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 115,554 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 115,497 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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D257 UGB is a 1987 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D257 UGB, 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 D257 UGB registered?

D257 UGB is a 1987 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D257 UGB safe to buy?

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