MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,609 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
offside front tyre mishapen.
both front metal brake pipes corroded.
both front tyres wearing on edges.
both front wipers smearing windscreen.
both rear tyres wearing on edges.
offside front flexible brake hose perishing.
offside rear metal brake pipe corroded.
play in both front inner tie rod joints.
power steering belt requires adjustment.
rear number plate seperating.
steering wheel noisey in operation.
various areas of body been repaired.
Advise :- Both Sides Front Brake Pipe To Flexi Brake Hoses Starting To Corrode
Advise-: Slight Play In Steering Rack
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
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C165 KAR is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 C165 KAR, 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 C165 KAR registered?
C165 KAR is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 March 1986.
Is C165 KAR safe to buy?
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