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D30 VAP

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,622 mi
Last recorded91,622 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD30 VAP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 91,622 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2020 91,400 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Jul 2020 91,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,786 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 90,778 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 89,999 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 134,655 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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D30 VAP is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D30 VAP, 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

How do I check the history of D30 VAP?

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What year was D30 VAP registered?

D30 VAP is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 1986.

Is D30 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D30 VAP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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