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C114 CES

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,918 mi
Last recorded117,918 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC114 CES
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 117,918 miles

Rear stearing leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2025 117,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill corroded (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear stearing leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2024 117,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 117,469 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 114,899 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 114,899 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel and sponji (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping rack arme leaking (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping rack arme leaking (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 112,800 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 112,800 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 111,789 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 111,141 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 109,488 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 109,138 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 109,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 108,822 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 108,473 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 108,337 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 108,119 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 107,576 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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C114 CES is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C114 CES, 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 C114 CES registered?

C114 CES is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C114 CES safe to buy?

The MOT history for C114 CES shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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