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C59 WUT

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

132,499 mi
Last recorded132,499 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC59 WUT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2011 132,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Numerous welded repairs that do not look pretty and filler in various palces

Wheels all odd

Pass 22 Jan 2010 131,200 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 131,200 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Odd front wheels fitted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 191,823 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 191,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 179,347 miles

Smaller front wheels and tyres fitted than for the original inspection.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 179,170 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion starting in rear quarter panels and suspect behind the sill trims

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

Lower steering column coupling has slight wear/play and has had the edges ground off to clear the exhaust

Pass 22 Aug 2006 142,315 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 142,315 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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C59 WUT is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 C59 WUT, 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 C59 WUT registered?

C59 WUT is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 April 1986.

Is C59 WUT safe to buy?

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