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D423 SAO

1986 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,034 mi
Last recorded50,034 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD423 SAO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,034 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 50,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 49,995 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,992 miles

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

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

heavely undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,992 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

tyres cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2012 49,992 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

tyres cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,087 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,415 miles

blow from corroded rear exhaust silencer.

rusted steering & suspension components.

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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D423 SAO is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D423 SAO, 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 D423 SAO registered?

D423 SAO is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D423 SAO safe to buy?

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