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C643 DWR

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,220 mi
Last recorded131,220 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC643 DWR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2023 131,220 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 131,095 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 131,076 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 130,948 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 130,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 130,415 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 129,944 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 128,556 miles

o/s steering inner joint has play

Pass 26 Jul 2014 128,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 128,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 127,389 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 126,423 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 125,842 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 120,708 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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C643 DWR is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C643 DWR, 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 C643 DWR registered?

C643 DWR is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 June 1986.

Is C643 DWR safe to buy?

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