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C934 YKJ

1985 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,830 mi
Last recorded54,830 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC934 YKJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 54,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 54,498 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 54,283 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 53,624 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 53,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust rubber snapped

interior mirror missing

Fail 3 Mar 2016 53,417 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,339 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,314 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 53,314 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 53,288 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 53,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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C934 YKJ is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C934 YKJ, 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 C934 YKJ registered?

C934 YKJ is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 14 September 1985.

Is C934 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C934 YKJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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