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C66 MAK

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,609 mi
Last recorded114,609 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC66 MAK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 114,609 miles

Underside vehicle corroded in places

Pass 2 Apr 2014 113,154 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2014 113,153 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 May 2012 112,723 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 May 2011 111,843 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 111,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 110,666 miles

small fuel leak (dried up tighten up pipe clip)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 109,139 miles

No rear seats or seat belts fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2008 109,139 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

No rear seats or seat belts fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2007 106,258 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 104,155 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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C66 MAK is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C66 MAK, 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 C66 MAK registered?

C66 MAK is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 1986.

Is C66 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C66 MAK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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