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D181 TTF

1986 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,881 mi
Last recorded21,881 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD181 TTF
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 21,881 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 21,409 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 21,402 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 21,399 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 21,397 miles

Emissions unable to be completed poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 89% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 21,393 miles

nearside front brake slight binding.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 21,389 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 21,385 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 21,363 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 18,612 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 17,761 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 17,745 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front reg plate cracked

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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D181 TTF is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D181 TTF, 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 D181 TTF registered?

D181 TTF is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 4 August 1986.

Is D181 TTF safe to buy?

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