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A18 CAY

1986 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,123 mi
Last recorded97,123 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 CAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 May 2022 97,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,893 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 90,443 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 179,516 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 173,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 3 areas (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 173,581 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 171,154 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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A18 CAY is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A18 CAY, 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 A18 CAY registered?

A18 CAY is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is A18 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 CAY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 CAY have outstanding finance?

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