MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
as per vt32 issued by m.peacock on 01/03/2007.
offside headlight beam image deteriorated.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
various oil leaks
windscreen damaged
cargo area loaded
clutch fluid level low
dashboard service lights on
excessive corrosion to both sill panels
excessive corrosion to offside front inner wing
fluffing to offside front seatbelt
nearside outer headlamp beam image poor
offside outer headlamp condensated and has water inside
rear fog light switch operation poor
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C653 DYV is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C653 DYV, 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 C653 DYV registered?
C653 DYV is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 1986.
Is C653 DYV safe to buy?
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