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B138 LNU

1985 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,638 mi
Last recorded69,638 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB138 LNU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 69,638 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 69,221 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 67,876 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 67,732 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 67,476 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,139 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 64,852 miles

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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B138 LNU is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 B138 LNU, 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 B138 LNU registered?

B138 LNU is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B138 LNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B138 LNU shows 7 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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