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H636 FPD

1990 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,390 mi
Last recorded127,390 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 6 Series129,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH636 FPD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 127,390 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing, still sealing

Pass 21 Jun 2024 127,339 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing, still sealing

Fail 21 Jun 2024 127,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap seal perishing, still sealing

Pass 16 May 2023 126,209 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 123,427 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 122,721 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 121,435 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 121,407 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 121,046 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 115,964 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,896 miles

o/s/f floor/sill area corroded

sills corroded especially at rear

slight play steering ball joint on steering box

Fail 9 Mar 2015 114,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f floor/sill area corroded

sills corroded especially at rear

slight play steering ball joint on steering box

Pass 4 Feb 2014 112,220 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 112,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2013 110,264 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 106,455 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 103,414 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 103,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 101,462 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 101,462 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 98,747 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 98,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2007 96,421 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 94,315 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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H636 FPD is a 1990 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H636 FPD, 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.

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What year was H636 FPD registered?

H636 FPD is a 1990 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is H636 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H636 FPD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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