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D272 WPL

1986 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,995 mi
Last recorded102,995 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD272 WPL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 102,995 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 102,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body sill kit fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2010 98,317 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 90,450 miles

Nearside track rod end slight play and ball joint gaitor split

Offside front bottam ball joint gaitor split

Offside front brake hose deteriorating

Offside rear tyre off shape

Steering rack play from both sides

Fail 2 Jul 2009 90,450 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside track rod end slight play and ball joint gaitor split

Offside front bottam ball joint gaitor split

Offside front brake hose deteriorating

Offside rear tyre off shape

Steering rack play from both sides

Pass 17 Dec 2007 85,070 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 85,067 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 81,732 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 80,635 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN FROM INNER EDEGE + TINY CUTS ON NEAR SIDE FRONT+OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEXABLE HOUSES

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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D272 WPL is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc 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 D272 WPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D272 WPL registered?

D272 WPL is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 November 1986.

Is D272 WPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D272 WPL shows 9 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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