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C874 DYK

1986 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

73,783 mi
Last recorded73,783 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC874 DYK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 73,783 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated.

Service brake Lagging in operation.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 73,738 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake Lagging in operation.

Pass 7 May 2024 73,686 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Terminals loose. (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near side. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 4 May 2023 73,621 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 4 May 2023 73,620 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 5 May 2022 73,569 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated.

Service brake long travel. Strong advise.

Pass 17 May 2021 73,538 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated.

Service brake long travel.

Fail 6 May 2021 73,527 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated.

Service brake long travel.

Pass 14 May 2020 73,414 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wheel arch's going into rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 73,317 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes starting to split both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front fog light tell tale not working

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear slight corrosion but not weakened.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 73,317 miles

Front Sound deadening material insecure on inside of bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes starting to split both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front fog light tell tale not working

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear slight corrosion but not weakened.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 73,184 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Under body corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 73,112 miles

Both side rear wheel arches corroded

Right hand front lower arm rear support bush of suspension perished

Small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Apr 2017 73,066 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both side rear wheel arches corroded

Right hand front lower arm rear support bush of suspension perished

Small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2016 72,946 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes getting soft

corrosion on right hand rear wing

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 May 2015 72,875 miles

Corrosion on right hand rear wheel arch

Rear brake hose ferules corroded

Wiper blades are smeary

signs of corrosion on left hand rear wheel arch

Fail 30 Apr 2015 72,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Corrosion on right hand rear wheel arch

Rear brake hose ferules corroded

Wiper blades are smeary

signs of corrosion on left hand rear wheel arch

Pass 2 May 2014 72,683 miles

Corrosion on rear wheel arches

Fail 28 Apr 2014 72,683 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,550 miles

Centre section of exhaust corroded and slight blow

Corrosion on offside rear wing

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight noise from nearside front hub bearing

Slight wear in ends of steering rack

Pass 1 May 2012 72,289 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,097 miles

Corrosion on centre and rear sections of exhaust

Corrosion on rear wings

Wear in both ends of steering rack

Fail 22 Apr 2010 71,489 miles

Corrosion on most sections of exhaust

Corrosion on rear wings

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight play in lefthand end of steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2010 71,489 miles

Corrosion on most sections of exhaust

Corrosion on rear wings

Slight play in lefthand end of steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,863 miles

Corrosion on both rear wings

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 70,181 miles

Centre pipes on exhaust heavily corroded and slight blow on rear joints

Corrosion on R/H rear wing

Pass 4 May 2007 69,820 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 69,820 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Corrosion on right rear wing

Right handbrake slow to react

Pass 9 May 2006 69,381 miles

Corrosion on Right rear wheel arch

Slight wear in end of steering rack

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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C874 DYK is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 C874 DYK, 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.

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What year was C874 DYK registered?

C874 DYK is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 1986.

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The MOT history for C874 DYK shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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