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B27 YCX

1985 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,897 mi
Last recorded44,897 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 YCX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 44,897 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 42,943 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 41,419 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 40,121 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 38,679 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 37,411 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 36,167 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 35,138 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 33,701 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,184 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 28,612 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 28,612 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 28,076 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 26,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 24,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 22,236 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,981 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 19,981 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,451 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 16,670 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 14,156 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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B27 YCX is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Black 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 B27 YCX, 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 B27 YCX registered?

B27 YCX is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 20 March 1985.

Is B27 YCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B27 YCX 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.

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