1986 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · C70 DUV
1986 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 1986. Recorded mileage 56,816 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C70 DUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 56,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C70 DUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 BMW 3 Series (C70 DUV) between June 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
C70 DUV Mileage History
- 17/06/202356,592 mi
- 10/06/202456,799 mi+207 mi
- 17/08/202456,802 mi+3 mi
- 23/12/202556,809 mi+7 mi
- 26/01/202656,816 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 86 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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