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B679 OGX

1985 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,605 mi
Last recorded50,605 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB679 OGX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 50,605 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 50,601 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 50,352 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in steering box

Pass 31 Aug 2021 50,321 miles

steering box has slight play in it

Fail 31 Aug 2021 50,320 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

steering box has slight play in it

Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,250 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 49,993 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button slightly sticking (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 49,888 miles

front wipers do not always park

rear exhaust box missing

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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B679 OGX is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B679 OGX, 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 B679 OGX registered?

B679 OGX is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 25 March 1985.

Is B679 OGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B679 OGX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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