CarVerify

Free Car Check

C164 LFV

1986 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,401 mi
Last recorded83,401 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC164 LFV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2018 83,401 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 82,737 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,925 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 81,183 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,417 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 78,999 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 77,943 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 77,136 miles

all 4 brake hoses perished

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,991 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 74,671 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 73,375 miles

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C164 LFV is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C164 LFV, 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 C164 LFV?

You can check the full history of C164 LFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C164 LFV registered?

C164 LFV is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 1986.

Is C164 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C164 LFV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C164 LFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C164 LFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.