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C24 TMX

1986 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,282 mi
Last recorded67,282 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 TMX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,282 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,269 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,243 miles

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

clutch fluid level low

slight corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f floor

Fail 10 Aug 2016 67,243 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

clutch fluid level low

slight corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f floor

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,212 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,038 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,599 miles

slight corrosion coming from o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 8 Aug 2012 66,592 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion coming from o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake hose starting to crack

n/s/f washer not working

rear brake imbalance

slight play coming from o/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 20 Jul 2011 66,488 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake hose starting to crack

n/s/f washer not working

rear brake imbalance

slight play coming from o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,825 miles

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f brake hose starting to crack

Fail 22 Jun 2009 65,794 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f brake hose starting to crack

Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,112 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,711 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 63,785 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 63,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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C24 TMX is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C24 TMX, 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 C24 TMX registered?

C24 TMX is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C24 TMX safe to buy?

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