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1 JGU

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

207,079 mi
Last recorded207,079 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 JGU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 207,079 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 206,940 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 206,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 203,959 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 201,656 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 200,385 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 196,587 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 194,831 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 194,793 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 192,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 191,286 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 190,399 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 187,481 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 184,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 180,613 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 178,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 176,213 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 173,707 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 171,192 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 170,578 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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1 JGU is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1986 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 111,050 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 JGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 40 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1 JGU registered?

1 JGU is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is 1 JGU safe to buy?

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