1988 BMW 6 Series 3.5L Petrol · F103 YAB
1988 BMW 6 Series (3.5L, petrol). First registered 28/11/1988. Recorded mileage 67,739 miles. MOT valid until 26/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 3453cc
F103 YAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 67,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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F103 YAB Mileage History
- 11/10/202167,400 mi
- 11/10/202267,555 mi+155 mi
- 09/11/202367,727 mi+172 mi
- 26/08/202667,739 mi+12 mi
- 28/08/202667,739 mi
Average of roughly 69 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F103 YAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 6 Series (F103 YAB) between October 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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