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B231 SDC

1985 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,501 mi
Last recorded8,501 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB231 SDC
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 8,501 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 8,410 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 8,076 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 7,842 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 7,263 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 7,254 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 7,045 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 6,961 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 6,850 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 6,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 6,709 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 6,489 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 5,901 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 5,284 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 5,028 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 4,865 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 4,808 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 4,789 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 4,336 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 4,320 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 4,297 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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B231 SDC is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B231 SDC, 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 B231 SDC?

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What year was B231 SDC registered?

B231 SDC is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 22 April 1985.

Is B231 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B231 SDC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B231 SDC have outstanding finance?

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