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D446 ROH

1986 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

78,268 mi
Last recorded78,268 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD446 ROH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,268 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 78,268 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2017 78,248 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Front discs are worn

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 30 Sep 2008 76,051 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 76,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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D446 ROH is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,766cc 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 D446 ROH, 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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D446 ROH is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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