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G985 ENV

1989 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,118 mi
Last recorded160,118 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG985 ENV
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 160,118 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 159,653 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 159,261 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 158,540 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 157,947 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 157,666 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 May 2019 156,652 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 156,562 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2017 155,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 155,064 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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G985 ENV is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G985 ENV, 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 G985 ENV?

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What year was G985 ENV registered?

G985 ENV is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G985 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G985 ENV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G985 ENV have outstanding finance?

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