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1 JTX

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,942 mi
Last recorded107,942 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 JTX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2024 107,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 107,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 107,534 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 107,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen nearside not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion to steering /suspension components also bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front wheel stiff to rotate by hand

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nearside front 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wipers do not park automatically

Pass 18 Apr 2018 106,717 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside front lower wing (6.1.B.2)

General surface corrosion to steering/suspension /sub frame components also rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Apr 2018 106,717 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside front lower wing (6.1.B.2)

General surface corrosion to steering/suspension /sub frame components also rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2017 213,019 miles

General surface corrosion to suspension components also bushes detreiated but not resulting in excessive movment

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear also rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 213,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken and offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

General surface corrosion to suspension components also bushes detreiated but not resulting in excessive movment

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear also rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 104,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear, also front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 25 Feb 2016 104,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear, also front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,037 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 103,037 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,613 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 100,574 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 100,574 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 99,458 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 98,011 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 98,004 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 96,296 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 95,080 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 93,759 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 91,218 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 89,407 miles

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 JTX is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JTX, 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.

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1 JTX is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 January 1986.

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