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C207 UPC

1986 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,909 mi
Last recorded85,909 miles
Recorded on14 May 2007
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC207 UPC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2007 85,909 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 85,908 miles

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

advise brake inspection....

front brake pads not visable....

front number plate cracked...

general under body corrosion....

n/s & o/s/r brake hose ferules corroded..

n/s screen waser aim low...

n/s/r brake hose perishing...

o/s dipp beam lense damaged...

oil leaks....

rear brake pipoes corroding....

rear exhaust silencer fouling heat shield....

Pass 31 May 2006 83,972 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 83,972 miles

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

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

Rear suspension wishbones corroded. †Rear brake pipes & brakhose ferrules corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2005 81,083 miles
Fail 3 May 2005 81,079 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

NSF lower wing and sill corroded.

Surface rust on front to rear brake pipes.

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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C207 UPC is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc 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 C207 UPC, 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 C207 UPC registered?

C207 UPC is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 May 1986.

Is C207 UPC safe to buy?

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