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33 CDJ

1986 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,441 mi
Last recorded89,441 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 CDJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 89,441 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 87,392 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 86,176 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 86,176 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 85,614 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 85,260 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,239 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 82,567 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,568 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,374 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,927 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 76,554 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 76,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,239 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 75,073 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 75,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,022 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 78,022 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 78,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2008 78,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 157,196 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 148,860 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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33 CDJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 33 CDJ, 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

How do I check the history of 33 CDJ?

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What year was 33 CDJ registered?

33 CDJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 May 1986.

Is 33 CDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 33 CDJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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