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C129 KVS

1986 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

86,542 mi
Last recorded86,542 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC129 KVS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 86,542 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 86,542 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 86,470 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 86,399 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 86,368 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 85,862 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 85,455 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 85,234 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,018 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,842 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,397 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 82,305 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 80,887 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 80,245 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,876 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,714 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 79,067 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 78,377 miles

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

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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C129 KVS is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1986 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 101,074 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 C129 KVS, 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 40 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 C129 KVS registered?

C129 KVS is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C129 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C129 KVS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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