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D368 DUY

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,290 mi
Last recorded101,290 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD368 DUY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2013 101,290 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyre side walls deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2013 101,287 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight knock from the front nearside. unable to determine

Pass 22 Feb 2012 99,743 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 98,078 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 96,290 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 93,178 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 88,804 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 86,374 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 83,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Slight play in offside inner rack joint †

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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D368 DUY is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D368 DUY, 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 D368 DUY registered?

D368 DUY is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D368 DUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D368 DUY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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