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D371 JHW

1986 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,346 mi
Last recorded133,346 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD371 JHW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 133,346 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 133,346 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 133,304 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight poss petrol leak on fuel tank

Fail 18 Dec 2008 133,300 miles

Offside Outer Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight poss petrol leak on fuel tank

Pass 24 Dec 2007 133,223 miles

front floors weak

rear brake discs worn possible clean up

small petrol leak on tank

Fail 20 Dec 2007 133,220 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front floors weak

rear brake discs worn possible clean up

small petrol leak on tank

Pass 22 Jan 2007 133,149 miles

slight corr on all brake discs

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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D371 JHW is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D371 JHW, 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 D371 JHW registered?

D371 JHW is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 August 1986.

Is D371 JHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D371 JHW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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