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D194 WPB

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

176,505 mi
Last recorded176,505 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD194 WPB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2026 176,505 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Both front rigid brake pipes corroded

Corrosion and repairs to both inner sills

Fuel filler neck corroded

Lower steering column universal joint close to fouling exhaust down pipe

Multiple weld repairs to underside of vehicle

Offside Driver seat slightly insecure

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear floors corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2026 176,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner wing / upper coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch by shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front rigid brake pipes corroded

Corrosion and repairs to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to both front inner sills

Corrosion to rear floors

Fuel filler neck corroded / offside rear inner wheel arch

Lower steering column universal joint close to fouling exhaust down pipe

Nearside Front Brake pad wearing sensor wire damaged

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Rear of inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside of a prescribed area

Offside Front Drivers seat slightly insecure

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2025 174,811 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/ Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 174,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 173,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 173,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 172,224 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 172,164 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 171,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Whole car is covered in thick layer of underseal underneath,front wheel arches too

Fail 9 Sep 2021 171,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 170,080 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 168,310 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 167,781 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 167,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 167,650 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 167,640 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Battery Tray (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill old repair needs to be more secure (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 166,271 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 164,674 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 164,638 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 163,562 miles

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED.SLIGHT WEAR IN RACK.BODYKIT COVERING SILLS.

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

Fail 23 May 2014 163,440 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED.SLIGHT WEAR IN RACK.BODYKIT COVERING SILLS.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 161,832 miles

Outer Sills Covered with Body Kit

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

Fail 24 May 2013 161,774 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer Sills Covered with Body Kit

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

Pass 28 May 2012 158,208 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 158,167 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 156,630 miles

Oil leak

SLIGHT NOISE O/S/R WHEEL AREA

Fail 12 May 2011 156,518 miles

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

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT NOISE O/S/R WHEEL AREA

Pass 14 May 2010 154,846 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 154,784 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 152,758 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 145,295 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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D194 WPB is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 D194 WPB, 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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D194 WPB is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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