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D52 TJN

1987 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

188,152 mi
Last recorded188,152 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 6 Series115,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD52 TJN
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2008 188,152 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 179,718 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 179,718 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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D52 TJN is a 1987 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D52 TJN, 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

How do I check the history of D52 TJN?

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What year was D52 TJN registered?

D52 TJN is a 1987 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 21 March 1987.

Is D52 TJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D52 TJN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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