1986 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · C233 BNX
1986 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1986. Recorded mileage 47,594 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C233 BNX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 47,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C233 BNX 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 (C233 BNX) between September 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
C233 BNX Mileage History
- 20/09/202247,520 mi
- 02/10/202647,594 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 18 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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