1986 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · C835 OFV
1986 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Jun 1986. Recorded mileage 58,117 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C835 OFV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 58,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C835 OFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 BMW 3 Series (C835 OFV) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
C835 OFV Mileage History
- 06/07/200641,493 mi
- 13/07/200742,786 mi+1,293 mi
- 13/07/200742,788 mi+2 mi
- 11/07/200844,107 mi+1,319 mi
- 29/07/200945,307 mi+1,200 mi
- 29/07/201046,370 mi+1,063 mi
- 28/07/201147,415 mi+1,045 mi
- 11/07/201248,172 mi+757 mi
- 23/07/201349,172 mi+1,000 mi
- 25/07/201450,664 mi+1,492 mi
- 21/07/201551,845 mi+1,181 mi
- 22/07/201652,788 mi+943 mi
- 10/08/2017797,609 mi+744,821 mi
- 24/07/201854,687 mi-742,922 mi
- 31/07/201955,541 mi+854 mi
- 26/08/202055,953 mi+412 mi
- 05/08/202156,458 mi+505 mi
- 09/08/202256,914 mi+456 mi
- 01/08/202357,154 mi+240 mi
- 06/09/202457,353 mi+199 mi
- 08/08/202557,518 mi+165 mi
- 23/07/202658,117 mi+599 mi
Average of roughly 829 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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