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C667 NVH

1986 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,462 mi
Last recorded85,462 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC667 NVH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 85,462 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 85,462 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 84,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2015 84,092 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2014 83,385 miles

Oil leak

front wipers smear

Pass 3 May 2013 82,453 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,779 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 81,779 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 81,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 80,871 miles

near side rear outer wheel arch

Fail 23 May 2011 80,862 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

near side rear outer wheel arch

Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,855 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 79,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 78,825 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 77,843 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both fuel pipes (front to rear) started to corrode

both rear arch corroded

fuel pipe arch cover corroded through

n/s/f arch next to jackin point started to corrode

n/s/r cv boot split

Pass 21 May 2007 76,405 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 76,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 74,865 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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C667 NVH is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C667 NVH, 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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C667 NVH is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 1986.

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