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B13 MRR

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,995 mi
Last recorded102,995 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 MRR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,995 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 102,930 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 102,925 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 102,923 miles

Diffrential oil leak

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc scored

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 102,923 miles

Diffrential oil leak

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc scored

Pass 15 May 2010 102,713 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2009 102,699 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 102,442 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 102,276 miles

both front doors do not open from outside. car has been customised professionaly

Fail 27 Apr 2007 102,276 miles

Centre Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front doors do not open from outside. car has been customised professionaly

Pass 29 Apr 2006 101,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 MRR is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MRR, 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 MRR registered?

B13 MRR is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 August 1986.

Is B13 MRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 MRR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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