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G344 VDL

1989 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,850 mi
Last recorded126,850 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG344 VDL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 126,850 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 126,793 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 126,511 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 126,484 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 126,403 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 126,276 miles

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 126,139 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 126,139 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone double ball joint gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone double ball joint gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 126,066 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 125,904 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 125,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 125,546 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 125,546 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 125,432 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 125,354 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 125,341 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 125,304 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 125,220 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 125,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 125,093 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 125,080 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 125,033 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 124,917 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 124,490 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 123,793 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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G344 VDL is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G344 VDL, 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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What year was G344 VDL registered?

G344 VDL is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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