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E25 FSO

1988 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

148,528 mi
Last recorded148,528 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 FSO
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 148,528 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 148,178 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 147,768 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 147,768 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 147,609 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 146,793 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 146,288 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play at steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 145,695 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 144,595 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 143,637 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 142,174 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 139,781 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 138,569 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 138,441 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 136,036 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 133,837 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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E25 FSO is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E25 FSO, 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

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What year was E25 FSO registered?

E25 FSO is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is E25 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E25 FSO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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