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B13 MRL

1986 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,510 mi
Last recorded99,510 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 MRL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2010 99,510 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 99,464 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 99,446 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 99,101 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 98,551 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 96,929 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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B13 MRL is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B13 MRL, 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 B13 MRL registered?

B13 MRL is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 September 1986.

Is B13 MRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 MRL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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