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F24 LUD

1989 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,367 mi
Last recorded78,367 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF24 LUD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 78,367 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 78,291 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 78,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 78,024 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 77,847 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 77,492 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 77,001 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,622 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,945 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,597 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,485 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,200 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 75,055 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 74,510 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,417 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 74,176 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 74,100 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,475 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 71,786 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 71,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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F24 LUD is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1989 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 124,687 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 F24 LUD, 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 37 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 F24 LUD?

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What year was F24 LUD registered?

F24 LUD is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is F24 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F24 LUD shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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