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D187 LMH

1986 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD187 LMH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 127,810 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 127,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 127,810 miles

Areas of corrosion on underside of body, not excessive

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front headlamp glass cracked

Offside Front tyre void of tread on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Sep 2016 127,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 127,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 126,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 125,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 125,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 124,036 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 124,032 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 122,871 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 121,347 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 121,273 miles

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 120,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s h/lamp part insecure

o/s h/lamp lens part cracked

o/s/r quarter sill section holed

Pass 9 Jul 2010 120,340 miles

n/s h/lamp part insecure

o/s h/lamp lens part cracked

o/s/r quarter sill section holed

Pass 2 Apr 2009 117,942 miles

boot floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

check light on

drivers and passanger front seat-some movement in backrest mechanism

n/s/f fog light lense cracked

n/s/r seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre getting low

oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

Fail 27 Mar 2009 117,919 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

boot floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

check light on

drivers and passanger front seat-some movement in backrest mechanism

n/s/f fog light lense cracked

n/s/r seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre getting low

oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 19 Feb 2008 116,168 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 116,166 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear boot pan holed

Pass 9 Dec 2006 112,490 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 112,306 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s steering rack joint worn

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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D187 LMH is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D187 LMH, 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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D187 LMH is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 November 1986.

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