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C689 TMO

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,780 mi
Last recorded126,780 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC689 TMO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 126,780 miles

BOTH N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S AND O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 126,780 miles

BOTH N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S AND O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2015 126,266 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

both sides outer sills corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 113,858 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 109,946 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 109,942 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 109,427 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 109,427 miles

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

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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C689 TMO is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,476cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C689 TMO, 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 C689 TMO registered?

C689 TMO is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 June 1986.

Is C689 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C689 TMO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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