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D451 FYN

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

199,509 mi
Last recorded199,509 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD451 FYN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 199,509 miles

apply advisorys from test

repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Sep 2011 198,968 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to o/s front and n/s rear inner wheel archs - not in prescribed areas

corrosion to real pannel

n/s front coil spring loose - still locating

n/s headlight poor beam image

slight corrosion to o/s rear inner sill

temp repairs to rear exhaust

Pass 23 Sep 2010 193,410 miles

Both front jacking points rusty and been repaired by welding

Corrosion starting to rear of vehicle

Nearside front coil spring slightly loose in cup ???

Nearside washer jet not working but sufficient water provided by offside jet

Oil leak

Slight play nearside track rod end and in rack

Fail 23 Sep 2010 193,409 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front jacking points rusty and been repaired by welding

Corrosion starting to rear of vehicle

Front and rear tyres different size

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front coil spring slightly loose in cup ???

Nearside washer jet not working but sufficient water provided by offside jet

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Slight play nearside track rod end and in rack

Fail 8 Sep 2010 193,383 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both wipers split

old repairs to both front floors. inner and outter sills

rust to outter sills and wheel arches

slight play in near side of rack

slight wear in lower steering column coupling

washer jets badly aimed

wear and lift in rear suspension bushes

wear in wish bone bushes

Fail 24 Jun 2010 193,239 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 189,474 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 189,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 183,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres are perrishing on the sidewalls and in the treads.

nearside and off side rear axle bushes are deteriorating slightly.

offside rear back plate is slightly damp.

Fail 16 Apr 2008 183,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres are perrishing on the sidewalls and in the treads.

nearside and off side rear axle bushes are deteriorating slightly.

offside front inner wheel arch is rusted and holed but is not in a prescribed area.

offside rear back plate is slightly damp.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 176,383 miles

both front and rear tyres perished †stone chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Apr 2007 176,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both fronts and o/s/r tyres perished

o/s inner and n/s outer washer jets not working

Pass 22 Apr 2006 169,238 miles

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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D451 FYN is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 D451 FYN, 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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D451 FYN is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 November 1986.

Is D451 FYN safe to buy?

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