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C562 KWL

1985 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,915 mi
Last recorded65,915 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC562 KWL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 65,915 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 65,698 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 24 May 2023 65,572 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 65,165 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 64,344 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,582 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,751 miles

sills corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,111 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 58,427 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,479 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,091 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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C562 KWL 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 84.6%.

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 C562 KWL, 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 C562 KWL registered?

C562 KWL is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 23 October 1985.

Is C562 KWL safe to buy?

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