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B2 JCP

1989 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,409 mi
Last recorded116,409 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 JCP
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 116,409 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 115,022 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 114,923 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 114,260 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 113,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 112,324 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 111,632 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 109,702 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 109,542 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 108,791 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 108,345 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front anti roll linkage rubber boot split

Fail 13 Apr 2010 108,344 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front anti roll linkage rubber boot split

Fail 26 May 2009 107,033 miles

Both nearside brake disc's slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2009 107,033 miles

Both nearside brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2008 105,070 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 105,042 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 104,144 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 104,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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B2 JCP is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 124,687 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 B2 JCP, 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 37 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 B2 JCP registered?

B2 JCP is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 7 June 1989.

Is B2 JCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 JCP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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