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D145 DST

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,626 mi
Last recorded37,626 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD145 DST
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 37,626 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 36,518 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 36,515 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 36,498 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 35,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 May 2014 34,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 33,234 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,019 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,015 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 30,411 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 27,664 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 27,664 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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D145 DST is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D145 DST, 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 D145 DST registered?

D145 DST is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 October 1986.

Is D145 DST safe to buy?

The MOT history for D145 DST shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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