MOT Status
Mileage
157,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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5148VB29 is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 5148VB29, 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 5148VB29 registered?
5148VB29 is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.
Is 5148VB29 safe to buy?
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