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D565 YBY

1986 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,582 mi
Last recorded122,582 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD565 YBY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2008 122,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

chip windscreen

offside rear carrier bush worn

offside rear tyre 2mm

rack worn to limit

rust battery tray

rust both sills and floor

rust holes in rear but not in prescribed area

Pass 21 Sep 2007 119,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light corrosion around both rear wheel arches

oil leak from front of engine

welding repairs to both sides door sills and rear wheel arches

Pass 22 Sep 2006 116,096 miles

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear bumper damage

offside rear light has tape on it

rear of car has rust holes but not in prescribed area

rust in both sills and wheel arches

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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D565 YBY is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D565 YBY, 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 D565 YBY registered?

D565 YBY is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 August 1986.

Is D565 YBY safe to buy?

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