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C756 ANG

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,649 mi
Last recorded104,649 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC756 ANG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 104,649 miles

nearside front floor starting to corrode

offside front floor starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jul 2009 102,980 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 101,678 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 99,398 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 98,460 miles

as per vt32 273409906240 less service brake performance, rear discs and tyres

Fail 28 Jul 2006 98,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear brake disc very badly pitted

rear tyres inner edges so badly perished that in my opinion this vehicle is dangerous to drive

wipers just clear screen and washer jet alignment very poor only just giving sufficient amount of water to clear screen

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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C756 ANG is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C756 ANG, 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 C756 ANG registered?

C756 ANG is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 January 1986.

Is C756 ANG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C756 ANG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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