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C766 TEG

1986 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,184 mi
Last recorded91,184 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC766 TEG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 91,184 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 90,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 86,499 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 81,845 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK BRAKE PIPE CONDITION AS ALL PIPES COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 10 Jul 2006 81,441 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 81,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 76,608 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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C766 TEG is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C766 TEG, 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 C766 TEG registered?

C766 TEG is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C766 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C766 TEG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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