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KXI 711

1987 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,322 mi
Last recorded61,322 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 6 Series115,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXI 711
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 61,322 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 61,287 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 61,257 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 61,223 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 61,221 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2022 61,157 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 61,098 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 61,030 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 60,958 miles

underbody and attached components covered in waxoil

Pass 5 May 2018 60,801 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 60,797 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 60,753 miles

Rear Tyres showing of age

Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,410 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,975 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,483 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,099 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,787 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,491 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 57,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,060 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 55,328 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 52,774 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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KXI 711 is a 1987 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KXI 711, 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 KXI 711 registered?

KXI 711 is a 1987 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is KXI 711 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KXI 711 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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