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F311 MNR

1988 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,437 mi
Last recorded53,437 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF311 MNR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 53,437 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 53,235 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 53,127 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,033 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 52,869 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,786 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,773 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 52,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,788 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 52,780 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,712 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 52,710 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 52,680 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 52,305 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 52,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 51,998 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 51,998 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,832 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 51,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,625 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 50,856 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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F311 MNR is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F311 MNR, 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 F311 MNR?

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What year was F311 MNR registered?

F311 MNR is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F311 MNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F311 MNR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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