MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
both rear tyres worn in centres of tyres and on 2m
brake pipe to offside front flex slightly corroded
front number plate slightly damaged
nearside rear brake flex slightly perrished
both rear tyres worn in centres of tyres and on 2m
brake pipe to offside front flex slightly corroded
front number plate slightly damaged
nearside rear brake flex slightly perrished
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy
both front brake discs corroded and worn nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tyre slight play in steering rubber coupling on shaft
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C992 PFL is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C992 PFL, 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.
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What year was C992 PFL registered?
C992 PFL is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 April 1986.
Is C992 PFL safe to buy?
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