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C931 SLR

1985 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,043 mi
Last recorded135,043 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC931 SLR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 135,043 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 134,840 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 134,278 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 134,156 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 134,145 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake flexy (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake flexy (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2006 134,027 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 133,826 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 133,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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C931 SLR is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C931 SLR, 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 C931 SLR registered?

C931 SLR is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C931 SLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C931 SLR shows 8 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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