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C133 LGH

1986 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,105 mi
Last recorded114,105 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC133 LGH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 114,105 miles

2 rear drive shaft bolts loose

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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Pass 28 Aug 2009 111,181 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 111,125 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 111,125 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 108,866 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 101,920 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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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C133 LGH is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc 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 C133 LGH, 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 C133 LGH registered?

C133 LGH is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 April 1986.

Is C133 LGH safe to buy?

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