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D540 EYY

1986 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,992 mi
Last recorded91,992 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD540 EYY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 91,992 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 91,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 87,888 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 82,254 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 82,242 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,959 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 79,129 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,163 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,092 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 76,171 miles

n/s/f wing build up corrossion by outer sill

Fail 11 Jul 2013 76,169 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f/wing corroed by outer sill

Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,215 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,004 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,656 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 71,330 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 68,814 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 68,814 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 67,210 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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D540 EYY is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D540 EYY, 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 D540 EYY registered?

D540 EYY is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D540 EYY safe to buy?

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