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ADF 1

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,906 mi
Last recorded111,906 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADF 1
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 111,906 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 111,883 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 111,863 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 111,843 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 109,193 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2008 109,193 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 108,633 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 10,709 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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ADF 1 is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 111,050 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADF 1, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 40 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ADF 1?

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What year was ADF 1 registered?

ADF 1 is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 August 1986.

Is ADF 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADF 1 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADF 1 have outstanding finance?

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