MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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A8 FFF is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 A8 FFF, 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 A8 FFF?
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What year was A8 FFF registered?
A8 FFF is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1986.
Is A8 FFF safe to buy?
The MOT history for A8 FFF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A8 FFF have outstanding finance?
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