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C936 HKM

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,168 mi
Last recorded120,168 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC936 HKM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 120,168 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 119,478 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 119,026 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 118,615 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 118,365 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 117,790 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 117,332 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 116,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 116,556 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 115,618 miles

rear brake pipes and hose ferrels slightly rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2005 114,806 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C936 HKM is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 C936 HKM, 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

How do I check the history of C936 HKM?

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What year was C936 HKM registered?

C936 HKM is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 June 1986.

Is C936 HKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C936 HKM shows 11 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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