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B7 PHD

1989 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

111,201 mi
Last recorded111,201 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 PHD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 111,201 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 111,199 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 111,147 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 111,101 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 111,005 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 110,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 110,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake excessively binding All Brakes Binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2014 110,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front jacking points corroded.

both outer sills corroded.

offside front and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges,

rear bumper support cross member corroded.

vehicle underside corroded in various areas.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 110,201 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f fog lamp broken

slight binding on all four wheels

slight corrosion on jacking points

Pass 28 Jun 2011 110,033 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both outer sills may need attention soon

Pass 24 Aug 2010 110,018 miles

both front tyre's worn close to limits

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

underside of vehicle surface rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2009 108,762 miles

1. both front tyres worn oniner edge. 2. underneath body condition may need attention soon.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 107,645 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 105,938 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 104,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise under side of car is slightly rusty/may require attention soon

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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B7 PHD is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B7 PHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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B7 PHD is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 23 February 1989.

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