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D433 YNO

1986 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,974 mi
Last recorded162,974 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD433 YNO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2015 162,974 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stay missing

Both rear radius arm brake pipes corroding

Nearside front and rear road wheel rims slightly distorted

Offside headlamp poor light output (condensation)

Rear slam panel below registration plate lamps corroding

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 162,766 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet safety stay missing

both outer sills corroding

both rear radius arm brake pipes corroding

both rear under sills corroding

both rear wheel arches corroding

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

offside headlight poor intensity (condensation)

rear slam panel below registration plate lights corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 162,280 miles

Both rear radius arm brake pipes corroding

Front brake pipes corroding/greased

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer sill corroding

Nearside rear road wheel rim slightly distorted

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Rear suspension mounting bushes poor condition

Registration plate lamps poor light output

Pass 3 Nov 2011 162,089 miles

Bonnet mechanism siezing

Both front wheel rims slightly distorted

Chassis brake pipe corroding

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear and worn on the legal wear limit

Nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Offside front tyre uneven wear

Rear 'T' piece to the nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Rear 'T' piece to the offside rear brake pipe corroding

To the nearside front brake pipe corroding

To the offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2010 154,096 miles

Chassis brake pipe corroding

Offside rear brake disc corroding

To the offside and nearside front brake pipes corroding at ends

Pass 5 Nov 2009 141,878 miles

Chassis brake pipe corroding

Front service brake veers right

Nearside headlamp lens damaged and condensation

To the offside front and to the nearside front brake pipes corroding at ends

Pass 10 Nov 2008 126,638 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 123,270 miles

both dip beam headlight lens have condensation

nearside headlight lens slight damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2006 113,540 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 113,375 miles

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

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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D433 YNO is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D433 YNO, 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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D433 YNO is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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