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275 ALP

1989 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,869 mi
Last recorded42,869 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration275 ALP
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 42,869 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 42,851 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 42,758 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 42,699 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 42,530 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,210 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,596 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 40,012 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,987 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 39,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,810 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play in steering joint arm.(nearest to steering box arm).

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,806 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,804 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,775 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,197 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 39,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake balance requires adjusting

Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,789 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,007 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 36,007 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

travel brake pedal.

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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275 ALP is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1989 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 124,687 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 275 ALP, 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 37 years old, this BMW 6 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 275 ALP?

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What year was 275 ALP registered?

275 ALP is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is 275 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 275 ALP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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