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D648 FYJ

1987 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,619 mi
Last recorded97,619 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 BMW 6 Series115,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD648 FYJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,619 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,607 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,578 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 97,570 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 98,563 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,416 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 97,295 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 97,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 97,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 97,221 miles

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

all brakes should be checked ,cleaned / adjusted as vehicle not been used for a long time

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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D648 FYJ is a 1987 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D648 FYJ, 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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D648 FYJ is a 1987 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 15 May 1987.

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