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C132 VLN

1986 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,824 mi
Last recorded90,824 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC132 VLN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 90,824 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear bumper has corrosion

rear bumper has damage

underbody has corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2010 88,070 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 87,996 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 87,587 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 87,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise front disc's corroded

advise offside rear and nearside rear and nearside front tyres close to limit 2mm

advise oil leaks

Fail 31 Jul 2006 87,580 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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C132 VLN is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C132 VLN, 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 C132 VLN registered?

C132 VLN is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 February 1986.

Is C132 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C132 VLN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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