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F507 NMY

1989 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,461 mi
Last recorded160,461 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF507 NMY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 160,461 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 160,440 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 160,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 160,212 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 159,686 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2018 159,046 miles

nearside rear tyre 1.6-2mm

tyre pressure low

Pass 22 Mar 2017 158,630 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 29 Mar 2016 158,306 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 158,176 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 29 Jul 2013 157,848 miles

a/c comp leak

nearside outer sill dented

offside outer headlight cracked

rear tyres nearly on wear bars ,cuts and worn on edges

slight leak steering box

Pass 24 Jul 2012 157,057 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 157,033 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

a/c pump is leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2011 156,752 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 156,219 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 156,189 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 155,491 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 154,207 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 152,980 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 139,076 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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F507 NMY is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F507 NMY, 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

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What year was F507 NMY registered?

F507 NMY is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F507 NMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F507 NMY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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