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1 TRR

1985 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,015 mi
Last recorded93,015 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 TRR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 93,015 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 92,810 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 92,778 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 92,724 miles

Front brakes bind slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2013 92,716 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 92,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspension components heavily corroded

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 92,707 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 92,705 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 92,673 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 92,628 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 89,734 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 89,734 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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1 TRR is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 107,361 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 1 TRR, 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 41 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 1 TRR registered?

1 TRR is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is 1 TRR safe to buy?

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