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C60 RPM

1986 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,674 mi
Last recorded61,674 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC60 RPM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 61,674 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 61,124 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 60,584 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 60,572 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 60,331 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 60,317 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dull image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 59,743 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 59,375 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 57,454 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 56,624 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 55,653 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 54,717 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 54,511 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 51,922 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,381 miles

o/s rear reflector outer lens cover holed

Pass 5 May 2011 47,400 miles

advice near side and off side wipers.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,255 miles

front number plate cracked. pass and advice

Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,691 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 44,930 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 44,755 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,138 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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C60 RPM is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C60 RPM, 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

How do I check the history of C60 RPM?

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What year was C60 RPM registered?

C60 RPM is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 January 1986.

Is C60 RPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C60 RPM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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