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D53 HOW

1987 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,940 mi
Last recorded132,940 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 6 Series115,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD53 HOW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 132,940 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 132,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 129,663 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 126,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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D53 HOW is a 1987 BMW 6 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D53 HOW, 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 D53 HOW registered?

D53 HOW is a 1987 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D53 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D53 HOW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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