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C723 XKV

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,386 mi
Last recorded101,386 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC723 XKV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 101,386 miles
Pass 29 May 2022 99,402 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 97,506 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 97,221 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 96,776 miles

chassis has been under sealed

Fail 24 Aug 2018 96,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2017 96,404 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2014 96,400 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 96,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 95,314 miles

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

O/S Front and O/S Rear Tyres Perrished

Pass 30 Oct 2008 95,285 miles

All brake discs are corroded on surface of disc.

Brake pad wear warning light illuminated.

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

Surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes.

Fail 18 Oct 2008 95,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

All brake discs are corroded on surface of disc.

Brake pad wear warning light illuminated.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 90,217 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 85,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C723 XKV is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C723 XKV, 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 C723 XKV registered?

C723 XKV is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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