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C785 STF

1986 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,702 mi
Last recorded144,702 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC785 STF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 144,702 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe rusty

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 26 Feb 2010 138,413 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 134,018 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 128,806 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 124,074 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 124,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 119,501 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 119,501 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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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C785 STF is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C785 STF, 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 C785 STF registered?

C785 STF is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 1986.

Is C785 STF safe to buy?

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