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F585 NMY

1988 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,842 mi
Last recorded191,842 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF585 NMY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 191,842 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 191,641 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 191,173 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 191,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Surface perishing to front tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2016 191,066 miles

Nearside and offside windscreen wiper deteriorating

Fail 23 Jun 2016 191,063 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside rear pitman link (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside and offside windscreen wiper deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2009 190,902 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 190,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 188,880 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 188,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 187,871 miles

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

bonnit struts dont hold bonnit

n s f anty roll bar has slight play

n s f ball joint has a split gator

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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F585 NMY is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F585 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 38 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 F585 NMY registered?

F585 NMY is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F585 NMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F585 NMY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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