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A15 SGG

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

180,362 mi
Last recorded180,362 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 SGG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 180,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 180,283 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 180,145 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 180,054 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 179,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 179,917 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 179,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 179,796 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracked/perished.

Offside front tyre tread cracked/perished.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 179,675 miles

Both rear tyre treads perished.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre tread perished.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 179,595 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 179,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 179,518 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 179,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 179,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2014 179,281 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 179,170 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 179,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 178,166 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 176,875 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 176,605 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 175,870 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 174,453 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 172,953 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 172,947 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 170,719 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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A15 SGG is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A15 SGG, 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 A15 SGG registered?

A15 SGG is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A15 SGG safe to buy?

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