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B9 SGN

1985 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,588 mi
Last recorded19,588 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 SGN
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 19,588 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 19,430 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 19,315 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 19,062 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 18,040 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 17,945 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 17,625 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joining sleeves (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 17,243 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 15,286 miles

rubber on both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Mar 2017 15,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

rubber on both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 May 2016 15,274 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 15,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,200 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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B9 SGN is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B9 SGN, 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.

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What year was B9 SGN registered?

B9 SGN is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B9 SGN safe to buy?

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