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C760 VDL

1986 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,683 mi
Last recorded113,683 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC760 VDL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2018 113,683 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 112,741 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

system check light flashing

Pass 24 Feb 2012 112,688 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 112,606 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 112,411 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 112,050 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 111,742 miles

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

all plates welded to body well

all precribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

Fail 16 Jan 2007 110,752 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 16 Jan 2007 110,752 miles

all brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 27 Jan 2006 108,284 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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C760 VDL is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C760 VDL, 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 C760 VDL registered?

C760 VDL is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is C760 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C760 VDL shows 10 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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