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C225 JJO

1986 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

98,854 mi
Last recorded98,854 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC225 JJO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 98,854 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 98,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 97,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2024 97,423 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 96,700 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 95,825 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 94,934 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 94,103 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine sump pan area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 92,887 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 91,042 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 89,281 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 87,325 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 87,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 85,628 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 84,317 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 82,860 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,705 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,370 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,560 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,894 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 75,639 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 73,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 71,654 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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C225 JJO is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C225 JJO, 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 C225 JJO registered?

C225 JJO is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 May 1986.

Is C225 JJO safe to buy?

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