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C70 HAN

1986 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,383 mi
Last recorded63,383 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC70 HAN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,383 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 60,580 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 89,335 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 54,899 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 52,549 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,469 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 51,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all under vehicle and components masked heavily in underseal

Pass 22 Mar 2008 50,511 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 50,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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C70 HAN is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C70 HAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C70 HAN registered?

C70 HAN is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C70 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C70 HAN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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