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D223 KKL

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,614 mi
Last recorded119,614 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD223 KKL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 119,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 114,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 113,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension bushes are worn / perished

Pass 11 May 2023 111,252 miles

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

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

off side front head light has condensation and beam is slightly low

rear suspension bushes are perished

Pass 8 Jun 2022 106,459 miles

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

oil / fluid leaks

Fail 8 Jun 2022 106,459 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil / fluid leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2021 105,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle , front bushes are worn / perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 105,576 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reacting with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front head light has condensation

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle , front bushes are worn / perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 103,652 miles

rear suspension arms and axle beam bushes are worn / perished

slight oil leaks

Pass 1 Mar 2018 99,524 miles

rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2018 99,524 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2017 90,125 miles

dampness around power steering pump area

rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2017 90,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

dampness around power steering pump area

rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2016 86,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 86,837 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 86,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 84,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,604 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,260 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 80,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,753 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 79,083 miles

Condensation in o/s headlight slightly affecting beam image

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brake discs rusted

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2008 78,684 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 78,684 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

variouse suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2007 77,224 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 77,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 75,375 miles

exhaust blow at front

play in steering rack

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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D223 KKL is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D223 KKL, 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 D223 KKL registered?

D223 KKL is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 August 1986.

Is D223 KKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D223 KKL shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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