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D3 VBB

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,939 mi
Last recorded92,939 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 VBB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 92,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe slightly perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 92,939 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe slightly perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 91,597 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded and holed

Fail 14 Apr 2025 91,597 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded and holed

Pass 6 Apr 2024 89,729 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 87,940 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 85,921 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 84,382 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 82,623 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 80,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 78,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,722 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,119 miles

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,578 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,583 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,973 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 60,152 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 59,587 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 59,587 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 58,452 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 57,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D3 VBB is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D3 VBB, 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 D3 VBB registered?

D3 VBB is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D3 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 VBB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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