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D44 FYX

1986 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,167 mi
Last recorded78,167 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD44 FYX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 78,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg within 30cm of lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes from front to rear ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg within 30cm of lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes over trailing arm to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 78,108 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 78,048 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corrosion at hose entry (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis rails have corrosion where running from under car into engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~3mm tread remaining on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have patches of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension arms, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion around jacking point on sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 77,962 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Flickering (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at places on front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills have some corrosion at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 77,930 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Flickering (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at places on front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills have some corrosion at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,884 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,633 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,593 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 77,572 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,465 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 77,434 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 77,124 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 77,124 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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D44 FYX is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D44 FYX, 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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D44 FYX is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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