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C801 DYP

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,922 mi
Last recorded129,922 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC801 DYP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 129,922 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 129,922 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 129,922 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 129,922 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 129,478 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 128,817 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 126,885 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 126,885 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 124,297 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 122,392 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 122,392 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 121,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

condition of exhaust

Fail 23 Oct 2015 121,379 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

condition of exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2007 120,857 miles

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

nearside rear footbrake effort low

Fail 12 Jul 2007 120,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear footbrake effort low

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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C801 DYP is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C801 DYP, 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

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What year was C801 DYP registered?

C801 DYP is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C801 DYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C801 DYP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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