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YWF 599

1985 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

106,350 mi
Last recorded106,350 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWF 599
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 106,350 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 106,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 105,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 105,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 105,579 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 105,476 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 105,345 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,272 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,051 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,849 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 104,527 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 104,055 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 103,715 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 103,245 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 102,744 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 102,249 miles

front brakes well out of balance

Pass 8 Jun 2010 101,780 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 101,035 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 100,159 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 98,994 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 97,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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YWF 599 is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YWF 599, 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 YWF 599?

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What year was YWF 599 registered?

YWF 599 is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is YWF 599 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWF 599 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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