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F566 ASJ

1989 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,019 mi
Last recorded37,019 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF566 ASJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 37,019 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded inner pipe

Pass 27 Aug 2024 37,019 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2024 37,015 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 36,909 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 36,906 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 36,650 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 36,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 36,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing punchure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 36,627 miles

N/s/f tyre has nail in

Pass 3 Aug 2018 36,606 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,593 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,367 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 36,208 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 36,206 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,072 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 34,978 miles

Lower part of passenger side front windsceen discoloured.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil weep on differential.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,978 miles

Lower part of passenger side front windsceen discoloured.

Oil weep on differential.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,322 miles

Both dip beams on minimum low setting.

Oil leak on differential.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,822 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 32,822 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,858 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,073 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,290 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,816 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 28,816 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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F566 ASJ is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F566 ASJ, 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 F566 ASJ registered?

F566 ASJ is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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