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D190 FYN

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,275 mi
Last recorded141,275 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD190 FYN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 141,275 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 141,251 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 141,241 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 134,680 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 134,680 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 130,723 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 130,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 127,274 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 123,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 121,416 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 121,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 FYN is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 D190 FYN, 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 D190 FYN registered?

D190 FYN is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 1986.

Is D190 FYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D190 FYN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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