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F442 NPO

1988 BMW 6 Series

Green Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,648 mi
Last recorded167,648 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF442 NPO
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 167,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at joint to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion throughout the vehicle, chassis, floor pans etc

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills corroded, supports its own weight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills corroded, supports its own weight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 167,474 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 167,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 166,989 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 166,329 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 166,326 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 166,323 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 164,565 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 164,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 163,010 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 162,010 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 162,001 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 161,922 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 161,890 miles

slight rust on offside front floor

Pass 25 May 2011 161,844 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 161,773 miles

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

both rear tyres approaching wear markers

Pass 4 Jun 2009 161,697 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 161,603 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 161,418 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 161,121 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 161,102 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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F442 NPO is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in Green with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 F442 NPO, 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

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What year was F442 NPO registered?

F442 NPO is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F442 NPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F442 NPO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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