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C855 KGP

1985 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,457 mi
Last recorded114,457 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC855 KGP
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 114,457 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 114,440 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 114,399 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 114,287 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 114,286 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 113,932 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 113,741 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 113,550 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 113,212 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 113,120 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 113,119 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 113,078 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 112,944 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 112,734 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 112,734 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 112,354 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2009 112,167 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 111,785 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 109,500 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 109,406 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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C855 KGP is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C855 KGP, 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 C855 KGP registered?

C855 KGP is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C855 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C855 KGP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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