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F975 STC

1989 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,075 mi
Last recorded100,075 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF975 STC
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 100,075 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 99,906 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 99,876 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 99,631 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 99,508 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 99,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,063 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 98,620 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 97,606 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 96,150 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 93,361 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,069 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 86,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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F975 STC is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F975 STC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F975 STC?

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What year was F975 STC registered?

F975 STC is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F975 STC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F975 STC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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