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C148 HMC

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,206 mi
Last recorded199,206 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC148 HMC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 199,206 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 199,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F Whell Inner Wheel Arch Corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2007 198,200 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 198,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 188,366 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 188,352 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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C148 HMC is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C148 HMC, 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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C148 HMC is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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