MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,824 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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