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D417 OUA

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,513 mi
Last recorded119,513 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD417 OUA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 119,513 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 117,767 miles

parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately

seatbelts modified but not weakend

Fail 11 Jul 2014 117,745 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

n/s/r hole not affecting vehicles strengh or in a prescribed area

o/s/f shoker top rubber not correctly seated

seat belts modified but not weakend

spare tyre well cut out modified but not weekend

underbody undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2012 116,429 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres scrubbing off inside edge

Fail 2 Nov 2012 116,429 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres scrubbing off inside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 114,517 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 107,556 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 102,614 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 95,369 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 86,857 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 86,784 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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D417 OUA is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D417 OUA, 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 D417 OUA registered?

D417 OUA is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D417 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D417 OUA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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