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D4 DKB

1986 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,223 mi
Last recorded77,223 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 DKB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 77,223 miles

Exhaust System Corroded In Places

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone Chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2024 77,178 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone Chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 77,108 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2022 77,099 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone Chip. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 77,059 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 77,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 77,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 77,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

surface rust on brake disc`s

Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

surface rust on all brake disc`s

Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both rear tyre`s worn to limit and on inner edge`s

surface rust on brake disc`s

Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,461 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

bottom both front wings corroding

slight crack n/s headlamp

Pass 22 May 2010 75,627 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlamp slightly cracked

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 22 May 2009 75,888 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 May 2008 74,808 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2007 74,621 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2006 74,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 May 2005 74,058 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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D4 DKB is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 D4 DKB, 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 D4 DKB registered?

D4 DKB is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 December 1986.

Is D4 DKB safe to buy?

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