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F334 TPE

1989 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,309 mi
Last recorded151,309 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF334 TPE
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 151,309 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 151,303 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp are incorrectly positioned dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 151,159 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 151,034 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 150,670 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 150,393 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 150,199 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 148,730 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 148,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 148,433 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 147,038 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 145,754 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 144,956 miles

Oil leak engine

Oil leak gearbox & rear diff

Pass 20 Aug 2013 143,488 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE,GEAR BOX & REAR DIFFERENTAIL

Pass 3 Sep 2012 142,436 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 141,016 miles

O/S/F wheel arch corroded

engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2011 140,992 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED + CLOSE TO BECOMING A SHARP EDGE !

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX

Pass 7 Aug 2010 137,352 miles

Air conditioning compressor leaking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 134,720 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 130,637 miles

nearside rear subframe bush is not fully installed but no movement

Pass 10 Sep 2007 124,903 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 124,687 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 124,144 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 124,121 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F334 TPE is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F334 TPE, 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.

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What year was F334 TPE registered?

F334 TPE is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F334 TPE safe to buy?

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