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C976 CUM

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,437 mi
Last recorded39,437 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC976 CUM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,437 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,458 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 31,921 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,081 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 27,699 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 25,420 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 25,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 23,552 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 20,874 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,411 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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C976 CUM is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C976 CUM, 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 C976 CUM registered?

C976 CUM is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 1986.

Is C976 CUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C976 CUM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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