MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,297 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for D231 XFP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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