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B1 PAS

1986 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,987 mi
Last recorded122,987 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 PAS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 122,987 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 122,985 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 122,983 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 122,979 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 122,947 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 122,938 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 122,938 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 122,926 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 122,871 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 122,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 122,840 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 122,826 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 122,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 122,790 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 122,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 122,764 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 122,651 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 122,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 122,547 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 122,546 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight brake bind on all wheels

Pass 23 Nov 2007 122,447 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 122,446 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 122,385 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 122,385 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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B1 PAS is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1986 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 101,074 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 B1 PAS, 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 40 years old, this BMW 6 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B1 PAS registered?

B1 PAS is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is B1 PAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 PAS shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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