MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,702 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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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?
The MOT history for C785 STF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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