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D578 NRL

1987 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,748 mi
Last recorded99,748 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 BMW 6 Series115,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD578 NRL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 99,748 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,335 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 97,226 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 96,489 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust clamp broken but system still secure

radiator cross member corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 96,484 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust clamp broken but system still secure

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 96,314 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2011 96,311 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2010 95,887 miles

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

Oil leak

under side of car has thick coating of underseal

Fail 18 Mar 2010 95,882 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

under side of car has thick coating of underseal

Pass 7 Jan 2009 94,534 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 94,533 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 94,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front cross member rusty but not in perscribed area

plastic over sills fitted

under body & chassis rusty all areas

Fail 7 Nov 2007 94,240 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front cross member rusty but not in perscribed area

n/s/f sill to floor rusty but not in perscribed area

o/s/f floor to sill rusty but not in perscribed area

plastic over sills fitted

under body & chassis rusty all areas

Pass 13 Dec 2005 94,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak from front

Fail 28 Oct 2005 94,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from oil cooler

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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D578 NRL is a 1987 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 D578 NRL, 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 D578 NRL registered?

D578 NRL is a 1987 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 2 February 1987.

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