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C802 LHJ

1986 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,743 mi
Last recorded105,743 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC802 LHJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 105,743 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 105,743 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 104,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 100,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 100,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 94,238 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 89,440 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 89,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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C802 LHJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C802 LHJ, 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 C802 LHJ registered?

C802 LHJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 April 1986.

Is C802 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C802 LHJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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