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IIB 815

1989 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,679 mi
Last recorded39,679 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIB 815
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 39,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear suspension control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear suspension control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal / Hydraulic system feels 'spongy' in operation.

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,422 miles

2x chips in front windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,317 miles

2x chips in front windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,673 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,128 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 37,940 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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IIB 815 is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 IIB 815, 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 IIB 815 registered?

IIB 815 is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is IIB 815 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIB 815 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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