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G351 XLA

1989 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

82,242 mi
Last recorded82,242 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG351 XLA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 82,242 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 81,971 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 81,793 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,692 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,583 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 81,378 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,087 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 80,741 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,142 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,497 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,436 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 79,113 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 79,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 79,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 78,291 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 78,269 miles

O.S.F antiroll bar link rubber spilt (upper)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 77,919 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 77,882 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 77,687 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 77,164 miles

Coolant leak

slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 5 Sep 2006 76,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 75,362 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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G351 XLA is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G351 XLA, 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

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What year was G351 XLA registered?

G351 XLA is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 August 1989.

Is G351 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G351 XLA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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