1986 BMW 6 Series 3.5L Petrol · CAZ 24
1986 BMW 6 Series (3.5L, petrol). First registered 17 Jan 1986. Recorded mileage 68,681 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CAZ 24 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 68,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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CAZ 24 Mileage History
- 08/06/202265,653 mi
- 25/05/202367,095 mi+1,442 mi
- 23/10/202468,648 mi+1,553 mi
- 23/10/202468,648 mi
- 07/05/202668,681 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 774 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CAZ 24 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 1986 BMW 6 Series (CAZ 24) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 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: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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