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B8 AUR

1986 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,433 mi
Last recorded156,433 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 AUR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 156,433 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 156,051 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 154,945 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 153,807 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 152,451 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 152,451 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 152,076 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 152,076 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 151,534 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 151,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 151,019 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 151,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 150,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 149,663 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Possible coolant leak,offside of engine.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 149,663 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Possible coolant leak,offside of engine.

Pass 2 May 2008 148,801 miles

Front passenger seat mechanism is worn.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2007 147,940 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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B8 AUR is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 B8 AUR, 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 B8 AUR registered?

B8 AUR is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 January 1986.

Is B8 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 AUR 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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