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C937 JOV

1986 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,845 mi
Last recorded31,845 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC937 JOV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 31,845 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 31,524 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 31,042 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 30,399 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 29,678 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 28,368 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 28,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 27,190 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 25,584 miles

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))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system deteriorated

surface corrosion to vehicles underside

Pass 21 Mar 2018 24,652 miles

oil leak

surface corrosion to vehicles underside

Pass 27 Mar 2017 24,429 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 24,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed.marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,299 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 24,299 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 24,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 24,245 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,244 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,237 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise slight play o/s/f track rod

advise tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorating on all four tyres

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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C937 JOV is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C937 JOV, 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 C937 JOV registered?

C937 JOV is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 February 1986.

Is C937 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C937 JOV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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