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B3 PBV

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,948 mi
Last recorded93,948 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 PBV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 93,948 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 93,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 93,513 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 91,266 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 91,161 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 90,309 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 90,044 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 89,287 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 88,950 miles

check warning light illuminated

nearside door checkstrap insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2015 88,942 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

check warning light illuminated

nearside door checkstrap insecure

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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B3 PBV is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B3 PBV, 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 B3 PBV?

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What year was B3 PBV registered?

B3 PBV is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is B3 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 PBV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B3 PBV have outstanding finance?

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