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C945 SJH

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,345 mi
Last recorded103,345 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC945 SJH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 103,345 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

under body corrosion

Pass 3 May 2019 102,554 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 102,554 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 101,603 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 100,665 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 100,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,711 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 99,711 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 99,146 miles

rear valance correded but not in a perscribed area

Pass 25 Apr 2014 98,609 miles

rear valance correded but not in a percribed area

Pass 19 Apr 2013 97,668 miles

rear valance correded but not in a perscribed area

Pass 20 Apr 2012 97,070 miles

rear valance correded but not in a perscribed area

Pass 15 Apr 2011 96,718 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear valance correded but no in a perscribed area

Pass 22 Apr 2010 96,461 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear wheel arch at lower edges would advise re inspection of same in near future

Fail 14 Apr 2010 96,461 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear wheel arch at lower edges would advise re inspection of same in near future

Pass 16 Apr 2009 95,877 miles

due to age and welding repairs i recomend a further inspection in near future

Pass 26 Apr 2008 95,423 miles

corrosion to rear bumper and both rear wings under bumper nsf wing were it joins sill corroded but ok for mot

Fail 21 Apr 2008 95,423 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to rear bumper and both rear wings under bumper nsf wing were it joins sill corroded but ok for mot

Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,916 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 94,916 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 93,964 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 93,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel filler pipe protective cover missing due to corrosion (fuel filler pipes exposed along offside inner wheel arch).

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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C945 SJH is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1986 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 111,050 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 C945 SJH, 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 C945 SJH registered?

C945 SJH is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 June 1986.

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