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C854 LWA

1986 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

28,899 mi
Last recorded28,899 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC854 LWA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 28,899 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Sep 2026 28,999 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2024 28,440 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 27,578 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,563 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 27,345 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,892 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,527 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 25,732 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,403 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,595 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 24,563 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,553 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,551 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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C854 LWA is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C854 LWA, 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 C854 LWA registered?

C854 LWA is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C854 LWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C854 LWA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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