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MIW 3011

1985 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,675 mi
Last recorded121,675 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 3011
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 121,675 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 116,832 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 111,754 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 107,727 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 107,211 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 107,207 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,759 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 104,754 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2010 291,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 290,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 282,796 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 278,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 270,334 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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MIW 3011 is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1985 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 107,361 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 MIW 3011, 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 41 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 MIW 3011 registered?

MIW 3011 is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is MIW 3011 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIW 3011 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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