MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,923 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
damage to rear bumper.
fuel lines corroded.
n/s/f inner wing corroded.
o/s/f inner wing corroded.
o/s/r boot floor section corroded.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
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D229 UFE is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 D229 UFE, 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 D229 UFE registered?
D229 UFE is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is D229 UFE safe to buy?
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