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C862 FKR

1986 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,355 mi
Last recorded61,355 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC862 FKR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 May 2008 61,355 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 16 May 2007 53,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,472 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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C862 FKR is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C862 FKR, 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 C862 FKR registered?

C862 FKR is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C862 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C862 FKR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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