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F670 SHG

1988 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

153,570 mi
Last recorded153,570 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF670 SHG
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 153,570 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 153,278 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 152,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 152,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 152,207 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 151,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 151,187 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 150,496 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 149,785 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 149,712 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

front + rear nuber plates damaged

number plate lamps dim

slight play drag link

Fail 23 Apr 2015 149,117 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate split

Pass 23 Apr 2015 149,117 miles

front number plate split

Pass 14 Nov 2013 148,426 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 147,904 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 147,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 147,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 146,653 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 145,146 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 145,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 143,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 142,222 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 140,941 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 139,813 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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F670 SHG is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F670 SHG, 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 F670 SHG registered?

F670 SHG is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 21 October 1988.

Is F670 SHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F670 SHG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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