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F119 ASJ

1988 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,103 mi
Last recorded135,103 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF119 ASJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 135,103 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 133,145 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 129,515 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 124,837 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 121,606 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 120,816 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 120,217 miles

both rear and n/s front tyres cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2011 118,233 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 118,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 117,889 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 116,792 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 115,250 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 115,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 113,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Mar 2007 113,708 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,705 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 111,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on intermittantly

offside rear a.b.s ring broken

slight tear on nearside wiper blade

Fail 21 Dec 2005 111,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F119 ASJ is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 F119 ASJ, 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 F119 ASJ registered?

F119 ASJ is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 18 August 1988.

Is F119 ASJ safe to buy?

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