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D102 BFH

1986 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,838 mi
Last recorded69,838 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD102 BFH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 69,838 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 69,838 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 144,625 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 144,248 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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D102 BFH is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D102 BFH, 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

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What year was D102 BFH registered?

D102 BFH is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 October 1986.

Is D102 BFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D102 BFH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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