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D551 OGF

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,408 mi
Last recorded62,408 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD551 OGF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 62,408 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

break wear light on

nsf wing corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2020 62,230 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

break wear light on

nsf wing corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2018 61,927 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 60,117 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 59,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front and rear brake ferrels rusty

front and rear tyres cracked

outer bushes on rear suspension crossmember deteriated but no excessive movement

Pass 22 Apr 2014 58,213 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,735 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,497 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 57,172 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,843 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,324 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 55,880 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,479 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 55,156 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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D551 OGF is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 D551 OGF, 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 D551 OGF registered?

D551 OGF is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 August 1986.

Is D551 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D551 OGF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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