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D298 FYJ

1986 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,425 mi
Last recorded74,425 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD298 FYJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 74,425 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 74,406 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 74,386 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 74,235 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,215 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 74,197 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 74,151 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,122 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,669 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 73,272 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,575 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,104 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,875 miles

all four brake discs have surface corrosion

both front brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,752 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 68,887 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 66,603 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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D298 FYJ is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D298 FYJ, 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

How do I check the history of D298 FYJ?

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What year was D298 FYJ registered?

D298 FYJ is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D298 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D298 FYJ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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