1986 BMW 6 Series 3.5L Petrol · XLM 255
1986 BMW 6 Series (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1986. Recorded mileage 254,897 miles. MOT valid until 22/08/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Personal Export
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 254,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 3453cc
XLM 255 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 254,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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XLM 255 Mileage History
- 24/09/2021248,914 mi
- 24/08/2023250,149 mi+1,235 mi
- 24/08/2024251,724 mi+1,575 mi
- 23/08/2025254,077 mi+2,353 mi
- 20/08/2026254,897 mi+820 mi
Average of roughly 1,220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
XLM 255 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 (XLM 255) between September 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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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