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F610 TLW

1988 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,905 mi
Last recorded84,905 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF610 TLW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2025 84,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease/wax (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 84,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or wax (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 84,585 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,209 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 83,985 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,701 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 83,694 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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F610 TLW is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F610 TLW, 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

How do I check the history of F610 TLW?

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What year was F610 TLW registered?

F610 TLW is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F610 TLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F610 TLW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F610 TLW have outstanding finance?

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