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D548 TPN

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,147 mi
Last recorded185,147 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD548 TPN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 185,147 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 180,354 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 180,354 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 177,455 miles

engine has an oil leak but not excessive

Pass 28 Apr 2017 171,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 167,065 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 167,055 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 163,122 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 163,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 158,661 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 158,661 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 154,676 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 150,347 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 141,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 27 Apr 2009 137,031 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 130,934 miles

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

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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D548 TPN is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D548 TPN, 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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D548 TPN is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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