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G22 VUL

1990 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,718 mi
Last recorded134,718 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 6 Series129,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 VUL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2025 134,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023
Pass 8 Apr 2022 133,781 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 133,535 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 133,415 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 133,133 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 131,928 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 130,581 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 128,883 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 127,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 123,625 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 123,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

automatic headlamp aim pipes sethered

Pass 28 Sep 2010 121,321 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 121,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 119,118 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 116,215 miles

both front & rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2007 112,571 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 109,099 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 109,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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G22 VUL is a 1990 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1990 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 129,185 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 G22 VUL, 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 36 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 G22 VUL registered?

G22 VUL is a 1990 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G22 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G22 VUL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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