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D390 OET

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,537 mi
Last recorded112,537 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD390 OET
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 112,537 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 112,499 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 112,390 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 112,384 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 112,373 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 112,336 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 112,279 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 112,245 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 112,045 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 112,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative coil spring not seated right (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 111,915 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 111,800 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 111,675 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 111,461 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 111,458 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 111,443 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 109,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 109,888 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 108,122 miles

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

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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D390 OET is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D390 OET, 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 D390 OET registered?

D390 OET is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 1986.

Is D390 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for D390 OET shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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