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E993 KYM

1987 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,273 mi
Last recorded131,273 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 6 Series115,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE993 KYM
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 131,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 131,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 130,630 miles

nearside front shock starting to leak

offside rear drive shaft slight leak

slight travel on foot brake passed roller brake test

Pass 6 Mar 2020 130,604 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 130,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 129,582 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 129,396 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 129,299 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 128,689 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 128,689 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 127,831 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 126,790 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 124,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E993 KYM is a 1987 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 92.3%.

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 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 E993 KYM, 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

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What year was E993 KYM registered?

E993 KYM is a 1987 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 August 1987.

Is E993 KYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E993 KYM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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