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D290 UNJ

1986 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,246 mi
Last recorded91,246 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD290 UNJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 91,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,326 miles

wiper blades are beginning to split at ends

Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,638 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R tyres starting to crack in tread

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight judder on N/S/R brake

Pass 27 Jul 2010 72,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns and os inner rack joints have slight play

water ingress in os headlamp

Pass 31 Jul 2009 71,115 miles

petrol pipes corrded

rear wheel arches corroded o/s/r n/s/r

Fail 28 Jul 2009 71,115 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

petrol pipes corrded

rear wheel arches corroded o/s/r n/s/r

Pass 28 Jul 2008 69,991 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r tyers starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2007 68,668 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate de-laminating

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 66,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 66,780 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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D290 UNJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D290 UNJ, 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 D290 UNJ registered?

D290 UNJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 August 1986.

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