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C455 RRC

1986 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,659 mi
Last recorded65,659 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC455 RRC
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 65,659 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 65,394 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 65,169 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 65,007 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 64,597 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 64,424 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,901 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,464 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 63,059 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 63,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,544 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,009 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 60,925 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,703 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 60,295 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,556 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,736 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,626 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,353 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,045 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 54,354 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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C455 RRC is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C455 RRC, 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 C455 RRC registered?

C455 RRC is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 17 April 1986.

Is C455 RRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C455 RRC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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