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C243 SPE

1986 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,947 mi
Last recorded135,947 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC243 SPE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 135,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 131,366 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 131,366 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 128,269 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 123,497 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 118,749 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 115,502 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 110,664 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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C243 SPE is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C243 SPE, 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 C243 SPE registered?

C243 SPE is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C243 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C243 SPE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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