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D499 DRU

1986 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,245 mi
Last recorded55,245 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD499 DRU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,245 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 54,397 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 51,491 miles

advise on condensation in nearside headlamp lens

strong advise on exhaust system corroded and rear exhaust box piping has crack

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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D499 DRU is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D499 DRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D499 DRU registered?

D499 DRU is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 August 1986.

Is D499 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D499 DRU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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