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B984 GWF

1985 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,191 mi
Last recorded85,191 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB984 GWF
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 85,191 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 85,099 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,816 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 84,687 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 84,514 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 84,285 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,938 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,314 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 81,882 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,197 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,997 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 78,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 77,097 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 75,458 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)

Pass 25 May 2011 74,935 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)

Pass 25 May 2010 73,213 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 732,132 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 71,797 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 71,549 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 71,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2007 71,194 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/s main beam aim too high

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

Pass 27 May 2006 70,708 miles

Alternator belt very slack

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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B984 GWF 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 B984 GWF, 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 B984 GWF registered?

B984 GWF is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B984 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B984 GWF 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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