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C69 WHA

1986 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,586 mi
Last recorded86,586 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC69 WHA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 86,586 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 86,429 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 86,423 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 86,410 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 86,405 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 86,386 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,375 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,130 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 86,097 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,067 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 86,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 86,034 miles

Some corrosion of fuel pipes at rear.

Fail 26 Jul 2014 85,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 85,953 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 85,914 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 85,904 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 85,826 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 85,548 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 85,548 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,500 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 75,061 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 75,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 71,040 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 70,140 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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C69 WHA is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C69 WHA, 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

How do I check the history of C69 WHA?

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What year was C69 WHA registered?

C69 WHA is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C69 WHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C69 WHA shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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