MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 6-SERIESs year 1986

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Pass percent:63.67%

(The average a petrol BMW 6-SERIES year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:2,356 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	237
Brake pipe excessively corroded	124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	105
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	65
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	63
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	52
Registration plate issues	46
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Registration plate lamp issues	43
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	36
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	35
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	34
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	28
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Windscreen washer not working	22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	19
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Rear brake binding	16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	16
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	15
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	14
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	13
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	13
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	11
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	10
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)	9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	3
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	3
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Centre Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	3
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	237
Brake pipe excessively corroded	124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	105
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	65
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	63
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	52
Registration plate issues	46
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Registration plate lamp issues	43
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	36
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	35
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	34
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	28
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Windscreen washer not working	22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	19
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Rear brake binding	16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	16
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	15
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	14
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	13
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	13
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	11
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	10
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)	9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	3
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	3
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Centre Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	3
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 6-SERIESs year 1986

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