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D40 LUD

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

117,157 mi
Last recorded117,157 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD40 LUD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 117,157 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 115,295 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 115,249 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 115,176 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 115,048 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 114,927 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 114,228 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 109,747 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 107,450 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 103,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play offside front inner rack

Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,901 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre starting to get low and worn on inner edge

slightl play in offside front steering arm

Fail 12 Oct 2013 93,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

fornt number plate damaged

offside front tyre starting to get low and worn on inner edge

slightl play in offside front steering arm

Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,564 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 84,893 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,316 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 77,962 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 74,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 70,854 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,177 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 63,578 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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D40 LUD is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 D40 LUD, 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 D40 LUD registered?

D40 LUD is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D40 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D40 LUD shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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