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C811 XLL

1986 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,922 mi
Last recorded89,922 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC811 XLL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 89,922 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 89,850 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 89,285 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,142 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 89,090 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,991 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 88,967 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 88,954 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,868 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 88,545 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 88,262 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,090 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 88,078 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,303 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 85,612 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 85,612 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 84,751 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 84,741 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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C811 XLL is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C811 XLL, 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

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What year was C811 XLL registered?

C811 XLL is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 7 May 1986.

Is C811 XLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C811 XLL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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