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D577 OGF

1986 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,379 mi
Last recorded93,379 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD577 OGF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 93,379 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 92,397 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 91,258 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 91,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 90,959 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 90,959 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 90,905 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,905 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion by jacking point

Pass 15 Jul 2019 90,389 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,906 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,387 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 89,080 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,494 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 87,913 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,247 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 87,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 86,659 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 86,659 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 86,089 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 86,089 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 85,362 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,185 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 83,547 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 82,135 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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D577 OGF is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D577 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 D577 OGF registered?

D577 OGF is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 August 1986.

Is D577 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D577 OGF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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