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C783 TAP

1986 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,845 mi
Last recorded101,845 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC783 TAP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 101,845 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 101,039 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 101,039 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 100,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 98,668 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 95,876 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 94,700 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 94,700 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 93,586 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 92,161 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 89,794 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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C783 TAP is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C783 TAP, 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 C783 TAP registered?

C783 TAP is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 June 1986.

Is C783 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C783 TAP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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