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B12 RLW

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,000 mi
Last recorded60,000 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 RLW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,000 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,816 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,530 miles

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

slight plat detected in o/s/f steering rack not to excess at time of test

Fail 27 Jan 2010 57,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

slight plat detected in o/s/f steering rack not to excess at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2006 55,270 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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B12 RLW is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B12 RLW, 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 B12 RLW?

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What year was B12 RLW registered?

B12 RLW is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 January 1986.

Is B12 RLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 RLW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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