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706 HFU

1985 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,528 mi
Last recorded81,528 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration706 HFU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 81,528 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 81,397 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 81,350 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 81,333 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 81,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 81,247 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 80,767 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 80,608 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 80,535 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 79,351 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 78,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 77,578 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 77,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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706 HFU is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 706 HFU, 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

How do I check the history of 706 HFU?

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What year was 706 HFU registered?

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

Is 706 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 706 HFU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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