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D549 DFP

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,412 mi
Last recorded109,412 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD549 DFP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 109,412 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 108,652 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 107,954 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 107,954 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 106,827 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 104,899 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 102,424 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 100,885 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 100,880 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 96,903 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 96,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 94,758 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 93,578 miles

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

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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D549 DFP is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D549 DFP, 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 D549 DFP registered?

D549 DFP is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 November 1986.

Is D549 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D549 DFP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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