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D43 LFX

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

895,382 mi
Last recorded895,382 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD43 LFX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 895,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,371 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 886,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,739 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 88,320 miles

MOVEMENT VISABLE IN O/S STEERING RACK END[DRUMSTICK]

Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,015 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,201 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,452 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside outer sill at rear slightly rusty in places

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 83,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside outer sill at rear slightly rusty in places

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 82,874 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 82,874 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 81,115 miles

Corrosion o/s/f sill area.Slight wear both sides of steering rack.N/S/F beam pattern slightly faded.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 81,109 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R seat belt locked.Corrossion starting o/s sill.Slight wear steering rack ends.Condensation in n/s/f dipped head light

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 81,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R and o/s/r tyres perished.O/S/R seat belt locked.Corrossion starting o/s sill.Slight wear o/s and n/s steering rack.Condensation n/s head lamp.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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D43 LFX is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D43 LFX, 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 D43 LFX registered?

D43 LFX is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 1986.

Is D43 LFX safe to buy?

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