1987 BMW 6 Series 3.5L Petrol · A12 ATE

The 1987 BMW 6 Series passed its 27 April 2026 MOT at 65,080 miles, confirming roadworthiness despite two tyre defects recorded under defect 5.2.3 (d) (ii). The preceding 22 April 2026 test had failed on the same tyre issues together with an off‑side front service brake that was excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)). The subsequent pass indicates that the binding brake fault was remedied before the latest inspection, suggesting a short‑term corrective action rather than a sustained improvement in mechanical condition. Mileage has risen modestly over the past three years, from 64,035 miles in June 2018 to 65,080 miles in April 2026, an increase of 1,045 miles or about 348 miles per year, which aligns with the vehicle’s low annual average of 1,669 miles. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests was only 43 miles, and the jump to the 2026 test represents a typical incremental accumulation, indicating no periods of prolonged inactivity that would accelerate wear. Recurring tyre perishing across all corners points to neglected replacement cycles; the tyre defects have appeared in every test since May 2022, suggesting the previous owner did not address this consumable wear promptly. The earlier failure on 22 April 2026 highlighted a binding off‑side front brake, a serious mechanical fault that must be verified by a physical inspection of caliper movement, brake pads and disc condition. The MOT history also records persistent sub‑frame pin and bush wear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) from 2018 onward, as well as intermittent brake pipe corrosion (3.6.B.2c) and occasional windscreen damage. A buyer should therefore examine the condition of the rear sub‑frame bushes, check for any movement in the suspension mounting points, inspect the brake pipes for rust or blockage, and verify that the tyres are sound and that the front brake assembly moves freely without binding.