MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,860 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
all welded repairs covered in underseal
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D425 FYV is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 D425 FYV, 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 D425 FYV registered?
D425 FYV is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 1986.
Is D425 FYV safe to buy?
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