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C787 KUK

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,292 mi
Last recorded157,292 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC787 KUK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 157,292 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 156,173 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 143,299 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 125,943 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 112,662 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 97,618 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 82,490 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,133 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,702 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 64,684 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 58,448 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,135 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 46,118 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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C787 KUK is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C787 KUK, 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

How do I check the history of C787 KUK?

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What year was C787 KUK registered?

C787 KUK is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 April 1986.

Is C787 KUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C787 KUK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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