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E24 ART

1988 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,911 mi
Last recorded79,911 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 ART
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 79,911 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 79,855 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 79,855 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 79,785 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 79,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 79,633 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 79,580 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 79,503 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 79,303 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 79,253 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 79,167 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 79,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 78,997 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 78,540 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,180 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 77,649 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 77,262 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 76,686 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 76,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 75,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 75,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 75,324 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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E24 ART is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 125,953 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 E24 ART, 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 38 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 E24 ART?

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What year was E24 ART registered?

E24 ART is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 6 April 1988.

Is E24 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for E24 ART shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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