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F973 DFR

1989 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

229,596 mi
Last recorded229,596 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF973 DFR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 229,596 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 229,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 229,047 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 229,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes rubbing on brake hoses

Fail 14 Dec 2023 229,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault when lights switched on (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 229,005 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 228,778 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 228,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 228,157 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 228,083 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 27 Feb 2017 228,068 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive limit 1200 actual 1627 (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 228,046 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pad light on on dash.

front and rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 227,341 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 227,285 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Drivers floorpan holed by corrosion

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fuel lines from front to rear badly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 226,894 miles

nearside & offside floor to sills starting to corrode

nearside rear sill & under sill starting to corrode

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

offside floor starting to corrode

varous brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jun 2007 224,102 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 222,782 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 222,760 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DISCOLURED

N/S INDICATOR CRACKED NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT

O/S/F FOG LAMP CRACKED BOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS INOP

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

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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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F973 DFR is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 F973 DFR, 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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F973 DFR is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 17 January 1989.

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