MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,451 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to both freont inner wings at front
damage to both door sills
front passager seat and rear seats removed
nearside headlamp lense cracked
steering rack fitted to column splins not fully down on splins but enought to be ok time of test
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to both freont inner wings at front
damage to both door sills
nearside headlamp lense cracked
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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C178 DHM is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C178 DHM, 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 C178 DHM registered?
C178 DHM is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 1986.
Is C178 DHM safe to buy?
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