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D190 DBP

1986 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,585 mi
Last recorded82,585 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD190 DBP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,585 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,958 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS

SLIGHT TRAVEL ON FOOTBRAKE

Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,218 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front lower arm rear bushes are worn

play in rack os

slight play to ns lower swivel

Fail 17 Jul 2015 79,526 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front lower arm rear bushes are worn

play in rack os

slight play to ns lower swivel

Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,759 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 73,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,427 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

power steering pump damp!

Pass 9 Jul 2012 69,796 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,459 miles

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2011 69,454 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 69,107 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 68,208 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 67,679 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 66,359 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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D190 DBP is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D190 DBP, 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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D190 DBP is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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