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C10 TAH

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

104,342 mi
Last recorded104,342 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 TAH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 104,342 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 104,024 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 103,626 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 103,167 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 102,432 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 101,669 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 100,933 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 100,133 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,362 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,659 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 98,120 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 96,614 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 95,977 miles

Both front suspension bump stops in poor condition.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 95,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 95,138 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 94,409 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 93,786 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 93,786 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 92,934 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 92,039 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 91,326 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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C10 TAH is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 C10 TAH, 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 C10 TAH?

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What year was C10 TAH registered?

C10 TAH is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C10 TAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 TAH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C10 TAH have outstanding finance?

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