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240 PAE

1986 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,726 mi
Last recorded134,726 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration240 PAE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 134,726 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 133,534 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 133,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2024 133,137 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 132,795 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 131,656 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 130,868 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 130,415 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 130,016 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 129,585 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 129,085 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 128,808 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 128,078 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 127,979 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 127,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 124,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2009 122,520 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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240 PAE is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 240 PAE, 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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What year was 240 PAE registered?

240 PAE is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is 240 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 240 PAE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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