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E874 GJR

1988 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,270 mi
Last recorded102,270 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE874 GJR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 102,270 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 102,251 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 102,173 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 100,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush's deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 99,797 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fluid on power steering box but no leak found

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,417 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,391 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 95,871 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 95,871 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 95,245 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 95,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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E874 GJR is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E874 GJR, 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.

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What year was E874 GJR registered?

E874 GJR is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 2 June 1988.

Is E874 GJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E874 GJR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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