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D300 UTF

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,787 mi
Last recorded142,787 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD300 UTF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 142,787 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 142,695 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 142,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 142,516 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 142,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 141,697 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 139,825 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 138,973 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 137,491 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 136,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 135,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2013 135,360 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 133,284 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 133,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 130,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 128,580 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 128,078 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 127,585 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 125,677 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 125,977 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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D300 UTF is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D300 UTF, 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 D300 UTF registered?

D300 UTF is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D300 UTF safe to buy?

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