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C993 TMV

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,724 mi
Last recorded109,724 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC993 TMV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 May 2025 109,724 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 109,333 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 108,835 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 108,636 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 108,383 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear valance/arch ends corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2020 107,873 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 May 2019 107,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Steady Bracket corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Foot brake pedal has slight travel adjustment of rear brakes advised (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 106,953 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 105,493 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 105,204 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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C993 TMV is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C993 TMV, 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 C993 TMV?

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What year was C993 TMV registered?

C993 TMV is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C993 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C993 TMV shows 10 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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