1986 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · C738 WLN
1986 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21/05/1986. Recorded mileage 79,341 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1990cc
C738 WLN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 79,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C738 WLN Mileage History
- 01/10/202479,114 mi
- 29/09/202579,341 mi+227 mi
Average of roughly 228 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
C738 WLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 BMW 3 Series (C738 WLN) between October 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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