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C210 MWE

1986 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,456 mi
Last recorded123,456 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC210 MWE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 123,456 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undersealed

Pass 21 Feb 2024 123,349 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 123,347 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2023 123,271 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 122,581 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 119,614 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 119,062 miles

Lowering springs fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 118,821 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 May 2016 118,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 May 2015 118,806 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both wiper blades splitting at ends.

Pass 7 May 2014 118,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 118,552 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 118,522 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 118,465 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 118,391 miles

rear coil springs corroerd

Pass 5 May 2010 116,527 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 112,535 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 110,151 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 105,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 105,091 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 101,987 miles

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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C210 MWE is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C210 MWE, 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 C210 MWE registered?

C210 MWE is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 1986.

Is C210 MWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C210 MWE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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