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BOW 16R

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,657 mi
Last recorded171,657 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOW 16R
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 171,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 171,655 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 171,650 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 171,144 miles

battery low on charge

brake pad warning light on

large nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front brake backplate heavily corroded

oil leak evident

slight exhaust blow at centre box

Pass 16 Aug 2016 121,924 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

covers fitted to outer sills limiting inspection

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to limit on inner edge

power steering pipes damp

repair made to rear axle mounting point

slight exhaust blow at centre joint

Fail 16 Aug 2016 121,924 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

covers fitted to outer sills limiting inspection

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to limit on inner edge

power steering pipes damp

repair made to rear axle mounting point

slight exhaust blow at centre joint

Pass 24 Mar 2015 121,522 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

corrosion to exhaust

extensive repairs & undersealant to undercarriage, chassis & floors

osf chassis damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2015 121,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

corrosion to exhaust

extensive repairs & undersealant to undercarriage, chassis & floors

osf chassis damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2014 121,511 miles

Underside slight surface rust.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 120,981 miles

front chassis corroded

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre on limit inner edge

sill kit fitted

slight play both front lower arms

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 120,762 miles

Battery loose.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 120,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Battery loose.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 120,757 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 120,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front tyre worn from inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2010 120,528 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

near side front tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2009 120,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side rear cross-member bush worn

near side rear fuel pipes corroded

near side+off side sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2008 119,847 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 116,498 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 116,498 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coolant leak

exhaust blow

rear discs poor condition

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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BOW 16R is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BOW 16R, 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.

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BOW 16R is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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