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G686 TRR

1990 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,512 mi
Last recorded169,512 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 6 Series129,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG686 TRR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 169,512 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 169,211 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 169,168 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 169,068 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 167,662 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 165,696 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 161,616 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 161,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 161,102 miles

Off side front inner wheel arch rusted and holed at rear just out side prescribed area

Vehicle under side has some surface rusting due to storage

Pass 13 Sep 2013 161,029 miles

Off side front inner wheel arch begining to rust

Under side of vehicle has some surface rusting due to storage

Pass 14 Apr 2011 160,810 miles

Both outer sill panels have light surface rusting

Pass 22 Mar 2010 160,765 miles

Both outer sill panels have light surface rusting

Pass 24 Mar 2009 159,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 158,742 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 158,742 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 156,646 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 156,564 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 151,525 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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G686 TRR is a 1990 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 129,185 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 G686 TRR, 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 36 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 G686 TRR registered?

G686 TRR is a 1990 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 2 February 1990.

Is G686 TRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G686 TRR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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