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C767 BLJ

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,043 mi
Last recorded136,043 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC767 BLJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 136,043 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 119,197 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 119,197 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 119,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 118,937 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 117,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 117,608 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 117,133 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 116,662 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 116,088 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 115,410 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 115,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,959 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 114,676 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 114,344 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 114,005 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 113,743 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 113,743 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 113,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 112,964 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 112,363 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 135,486 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 134,830 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 134,830 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2007

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 132,412 miles

n/s lower

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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C767 BLJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C767 BLJ, 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 C767 BLJ registered?

C767 BLJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 1986.

Is C767 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C767 BLJ shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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