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D125 YLX

1986 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,274 mi
Last recorded123,274 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD125 YLX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 123,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 121,263 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 121,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 116,716 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 111,422 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 111,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 106,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

battery box has light corrosion.

Fail 9 May 2017 106,882 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

battery box has light corrosion.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 105,997 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front suspension arm rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 103,455 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 99,519 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 96,619 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 91,151 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 89,090 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 89,090 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 88,835 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 88,544 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 87,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 86,592 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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D125 YLX is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D125 YLX, 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.

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What year was D125 YLX registered?

D125 YLX is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 October 1986.

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