1987 BMW 6 Series 3.5L Petrol · D280 JAH
1987 BMW 6 Series (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1987. Recorded mileage 81,112 miles. MOT valid until 21/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 3453cc
D280 JAH Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 81,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D280 JAH Mileage History
- 04/07/200675,262 mi
- 25/06/200775,793 mi+531 mi
- 29/06/200775,793 mi
- 01/05/200976,889 mi+1,096 mi
- 21/06/201177,777 mi+888 mi
- 21/06/201177,777 mi
- 27/07/201277,994 mi+217 mi
- 27/07/201277,998 mi+4 mi
- 13/07/201378,900 mi+902 mi
- 26/07/201378,900 mi
- 08/08/201479,090 mi+190 mi
- 11/08/201479,137 mi+47 mi
- 02/09/201479,137 mi
- 25/09/201479,138 mi+1 mi
- 25/06/201579,172 mi+34 mi
- 29/06/201579,175 mi+3 mi
- 23/09/201679,281 mi+106 mi
- 27/09/201679,287 mi+6 mi
- 22/05/201879,292 mi+5 mi
- 22/05/201879,292 mi
- 02/12/202079,474 mi+182 mi
- 29/06/202380,802 mi+1,328 mi
- 13/05/202581,030 mi+228 mi
- 05/05/202681,087 mi+57 mi
- 23/06/202681,112 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 293 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
D280 JAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 6 Series (D280 JAH) between July 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (27 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (17 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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