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D635 RTU

1987 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,906 mi
Last recorded195,906 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 6 Series115,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD635 RTU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 195,906 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 195,906 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 195,906 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 195,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 195,594 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 194,885 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 194,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 194,187 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 194,187 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 193,836 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 193,200 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 192,354 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 191,566 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 191,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 190,879 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 189,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 189,239 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 189,111 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 189,111 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 188,910 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 188,910 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 188,777 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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D635 RTU is a 1987 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 115,673 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 D635 RTU, 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 39 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 D635 RTU?

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What year was D635 RTU registered?

D635 RTU is a 1987 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 25 February 1987.

Is D635 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D635 RTU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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