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C115 RAU

1986 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,799 mi
Last recorded97,799 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC115 RAU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 97,799 miles

exhaust has been repaired but is ill fitting but secure

Fail 2 Jun 2007 97,645 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 91,665 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 91,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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C115 RAU is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C115 RAU, 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 C115 RAU?

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What year was C115 RAU registered?

C115 RAU is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 June 1986.

Is C115 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C115 RAU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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