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C22 GKN

1986 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

104,720 mi
Last recorded104,720 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 GKN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2008 104,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

sign's of perishing on both the rear shock top bush's

slight play in both the front wheel's

slight voltage on both the rear side light's, when the hazard's are applied

Pass 11 Jul 2007 102,071 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 102,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 99,241 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 99,240 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C22 GKN is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 C22 GKN, 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 C22 GKN registered?

C22 GKN is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 May 1986.

Is C22 GKN safe to buy?

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