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THE 646Y

1985 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,300 mi
Last recorded139,300 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHE 646Y
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 139,300 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 139,191 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 139,183 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 136,787 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 136,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 136,777 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 136,775 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 136,775 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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THE 646Y is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 THE 646Y, 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

How do I check the history of THE 646Y?

You can check the full history of THE 646Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was THE 646Y registered?

THE 646Y is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is THE 646Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for THE 646Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does THE 646Y have outstanding finance?

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