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A16 RKJ

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,612 mi
Last recorded94,612 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 RKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 94,612 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 93,108 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 93,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,106 miles

offside front jacking point corroded slightly

Fail 24 May 2014 88,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 88,321 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 87,662 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 87,662 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 82,704 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 76,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 76,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 75,141 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 75,113 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,336 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 69,335 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 69,302 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,350 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 63,053 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 63,053 miles

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

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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A16 RKJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 A16 RKJ, 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 A16 RKJ registered?

A16 RKJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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