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C715 VPF

1986 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,306 mi
Last recorded76,306 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC715 VPF
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 76,306 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 76,290 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 76,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 76,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,433 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 76,433 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 76,085 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 76,003 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

os rear tyre tread distorting

Pass 9 Mar 2007 75,989 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 75,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet struts defective

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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C715 VPF is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C715 VPF, 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 C715 VPF registered?

C715 VPF is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 10 April 1986.

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