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C233 BNX

1986 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,520 mi
Last recorded47,520 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC233 BNX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 47,520 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,444 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 47,444 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 47,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 47,088 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

drivers sear cushion weak

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2018 46,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

driver seat cushion weak

offside rear shock absorber top mounting bush worn

slight lag to rear brake application

Pass 13 Sep 2017 46,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cracking to offside front tyre inner sidewall

drivers seat cushion weak

wipers smearing

Fail 8 Sep 2017 46,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cracking to offside front tyre inner sidewall

drivers seat cushion weak

drivers seat cushion weak

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2016 46,778 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

drivers seat cushion weak

parking brake efficiency just meet

Pass 4 Sep 2015 46,604 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre sidewall is perished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,497 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuild leaking from clucth salve

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,996 miles

o/s/f tyre is perished and cracked on inner wall

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,777 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre perished but not considered excessive

Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,543 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear brale application slightly uneven.......

Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,143 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2008 45,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s hand brake performance low but not excessive.

rear brake application uneven but not considered excessive.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,544 miles

handbrake effort low on offside rear brake

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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C233 BNX is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C233 BNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C233 BNX registered?

C233 BNX is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C233 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C233 BNX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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