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92,734 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive diff...... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust heatshield is loose........
Oil leak, but not excessive diff........ (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust heatshield loose........
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff........ (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust heatshield loose........
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor in wheel arch....... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor....... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat....... (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor....... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat....... (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear sub frame bushes........ (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive diff....... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in nearside front steering rack end
Slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint
Various underside areas corroded
o/s and n/s floors covered in protective coating over re[airs
rear x member covered in protective coating
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s and n/s floors covered in protective coating over re[airs
rear x member covered in protective coating
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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C996 PFL is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C996 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 C996 PFL registered?
C996 PFL is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 May 1986.
Is C996 PFL safe to buy?
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