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C10 RHS

1987 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,886 mi
Last recorded52,886 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 RHS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 52,886 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 52,676 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 52,361 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 52,361 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,505 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,278 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 51,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,518 miles

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

o/s/r corner of boot floor to rear lower valance corroding

oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,796 miles

front suspension lower arms rear bushes cracking/perishing

oil leak(s) on engine

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2010 48,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension lower arms rear bushes cracking/perishing

oil leak(s) on engine

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,923 miles

front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

nearside front flexy brake hose starting to crack and perish

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,670 miles

slight play in steering rack

n/s/f flexible brake hose starting to crack/perish

slight exhaust blow on rear section

Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,719 miles

1,front brake discs wearing - unable to check brake pads †2,front suspension lower arm rear bushes cracking & perishing †3,oil leak(s) on engine

Fail 18 Jul 2007 42,719 miles

1,front brake discs wearing - unable to check brake pads †2,front suspension lower arm rear bushes cracking & perishing †3,oil leak(s) on engine

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,236 miles

1.front flexy brake hoses cracking †2.oil leak from engine †3.brake pipes showing signs of rusting †4.both bottom arms, rear bushes starting to unbond †5.pads not checked †6.slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Fail 1 Aug 2006 41,236 miles

1.front flexy brake hoses cracking †2.oil leak from engine †3.brake pipes showing signs of rusting †4.both bottom arms, rear bushes starting to unbond †5.pads not checked †6.slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C10 RHS is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1987 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 116,740 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 C10 RHS, 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 39 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 C10 RHS registered?

C10 RHS is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 May 1987.

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