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C890 DYK

1986 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,366 mi
Last recorded73,366 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC890 DYK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 71,571 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,223 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 71,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,454 miles

NO headlight flash

Rear brake discs very corroded

Exhaust manafold leaking .exhaust gases

Front tyres starting to perish and crack

Fail 3 Sep 2014 70,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust manafold leaking .exhaust gases

Front tyres starting to perish and crack

NO headlight flash

Rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust manafold leaking

Front trackcontrol arm rubber bushes have started to deteriorate and split

Front tyres starting to perish and crack

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2013 70,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust manafold leaking

Front trackcontrol arm rubber bushes have started to deteriorate and split

Front tyres starting to perish and crack

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2012 70,047 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,982 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge and badly perished in tread

Fail 15 Sep 2011 69,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres low on inner edge and badly perished in tread

Fail 15 Sep 2010 69,663 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,663 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,170 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 69,163 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,605 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front bump stop split

slight leak from injector

Pass 11 Sep 2007 59,458 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,747 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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C890 DYK is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 C890 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C890 DYK registered?

C890 DYK is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 1986.

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