MOT Status
Mileage
157,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
1 chip in b zone screen, 2 rear number plate discoloured, 3 off side mud flap insecure, 4 fuel pipe hose perished hose to fuel pump, 4 fuel filler hose metal cover corroded, 5 rear tow hitch mounting corroded.
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C657 KCW is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 C657 KCW, 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 C657 KCW registered?
C657 KCW is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 1986.
Is C657 KCW safe to buy?
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