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C264 PEM

1986 BMW 6 Series

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,686 mi
Last recorded52,686 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC264 PEM
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 52,686 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 51,896 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 51,848 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 51,545 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 50,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under Neath all under sealed

Pass 28 Jan 2022 49,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Undercarriage undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,531 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,589 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 39,589 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,177 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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C264 PEM is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C264 PEM, 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.

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What year was C264 PEM registered?

C264 PEM is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C264 PEM safe to buy?

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