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C180 JWN

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,518 mi
Last recorded138,518 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC180 JWN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 138,518 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 136,819 miles

Body floor panel corroded around offside rear fuel tank mounting point

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall heavily cracked/perished

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 136,819 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Body floor panel corroded around offside rear fuel tank mounting point

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall heavily cracked/perished

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 136,806 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 136,041 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 136,038 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 134,220 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 133,542 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 131,996 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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C180 JWN is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C180 JWN, 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 C180 JWN registered?

C180 JWN is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 May 1986.

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