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C682 LTA

1986 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,911 mi
Last recorded160,911 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC682 LTA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 160,911 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 159,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 26 Mar 2010 157,409 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 157,409 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 153,627 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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C682 LTA is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C682 LTA, 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 C682 LTA registered?

C682 LTA is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 March 1986.

Is C682 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C682 LTA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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