1985 BMW 6 Series 3.5L Petrol · C6 XSS
1985 BMW 6 Series (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1985. Recorded mileage 168,310 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 3453cc
C6 XSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 168,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension 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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C6 XSS Mileage History
- 13/07/2022166,719 mi
- 03/07/2023167,408 mi+689 mi
- 03/07/2023167,408 mi
- 09/07/2024167,408 mi
- 14/07/2025168,310 mi+902 mi
Average of roughly 530 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C6 XSS 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 1985 BMW 6 Series (C6 XSS) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
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