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FAZ 5305

1986 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,424 mi
Last recorded138,424 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 BMW M3117,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAZ 5305
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 138,424 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 134,164 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 128,619 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 128,619 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 122,804 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2011 122,790 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 115,855 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

some rust on both rear wheel arches

Pass 2 Apr 2009 107,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2008 100,124 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 100,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 92,462 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 85,837 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 85,837 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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FAZ 5305 is a 1986 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1986 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 117,566 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAZ 5305, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 40 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FAZ 5305 registered?

FAZ 5305 is a 1986 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is FAZ 5305 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAZ 5305 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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