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D466 FYV

1986 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,844 mi
Last recorded115,844 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD466 FYV
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 115,844 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 111,938 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 111,727 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs corroded and pitted

has been heavily waxoyled

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight deterioration some bushes

small chip in screen

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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D466 FYV is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 D466 FYV, 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 D466 FYV?

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What year was D466 FYV registered?

D466 FYV is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 24 September 1986.

Is D466 FYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D466 FYV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D466 FYV have outstanding finance?

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