MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,175 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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C208 VLM is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 C208 VLM, 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 C208 VLM registered?
C208 VLM is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 April 1986.
Is C208 VLM safe to buy?
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