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A9 EBA

1986 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,340 mi
Last recorded122,340 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 EBA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 122,340 miles

exhaust rubbers cracking

multiple oil leaks present but no drip

pads and discs have surface corossion

Pass 21 Mar 2023 124,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 124,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 121,340 miles

general corossion present

multiple oil leaks present

Pass 5 Oct 2020 122,339 miles

general corossion present to underside of car

oil present to underside of car

wipers cleaning poorly

Pass 1 Apr 2019 122,160 miles

All around brake hoses deteriorated and ferrules corroded

Both front wishbone rear bushes

Both side rear outer wheel arch area corrosion point

Offside Front Jacking point damaged

Offside Front Slight play

Offside Rear Handbrake slight poor operation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box slight corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 121,965 miles

All Brake Hose FERRULES CORRODED

Pass 5 Apr 2017 121,807 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL BRAKE HOSES DETERIORATED (3.6.B.4d)

ALL TYRES AGED & CRACKED

Pass 7 Apr 2016 121,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit aged/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 121,196 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 121,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 120,635 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 119,745 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 117,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 117,244 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 117,344 miles

Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 110,457 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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A9 EBA is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A9 EBA, 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 A9 EBA registered?

A9 EBA is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is A9 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 EBA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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