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D231 XFP

1986 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,297 mi
Last recorded110,297 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD231 XFP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 110,297 miles

drivers seatbelt worn

engine oil leak

front brake hoses cracked

left ball joint slight play

left main beam lamp damaged

left rear wheel arch repair

rear subframe mounting bushes worn

sills/inner sills corroded

suspension corroded

washers weak

windscreen damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2010 110,297 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

left ball joint slight play

left main beam lamp damaged

left rear wheel arch repair

drivers seatbelt worn

engine oil leak

front brake hoses cracked

rear subframe mounting bushes worn

sills/inner sills corroded

suspension corroded

washers weak

windscreen damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2009 104,096 miles

drivers seatbelt worn

front antirollbar bushes worn

front wishbone bushes worn

headlamp reflectors corroded

left rear wheel arch corroded

oil leaks

rear suspension corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2009 103,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seatbelt worn

front antirollbar bushes worn

front wishbone bushes worn

left rear wheel arch corroded

oil leaks

rear suspension corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2008 97,990 miles

drivers seatbelt worn

front floors corroded at jacking points

headlamp patterns

left main beam lamp cracked

left rear wheel arch corroded

rear brake balance

right dip beam lamp damp

steering rack slight play

washers leaking

windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2008 97,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

drivers seatbelt worn

front floors corroded at jacking points

headlamp patterns

left main beam lamp cracked

left rear wheel arch corroded

rear brake balance

right dip beam lamp damp

steering rack slight play

washers leaking

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2007 90,721 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 90,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 80,562 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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D231 XFP is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D231 XFP, 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 D231 XFP registered?

D231 XFP is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D231 XFP safe to buy?

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