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D60 JUP

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,188 mi
Last recorded183,188 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD60 JUP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 183,188 miles

Front Shocks have zero damping

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 183,188 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet, strut top area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format Front and Rear (6.3.4f)

Front Shocks have zero damping

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 166,546 miles

Front & rear brake discs starting to corrode. Corrosion starting in sills.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 166,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front & rear brake discs starting to corrode. Corrosion starting in sills.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 166,541 miles

Front and rear brake discs pitting. Front exhaust bracket corroding.

Fail 2 Jun 2015 166,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front and rear brake discs pitting. Front exhaust bracket corroding.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 166,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/s/r wheel tight to turn

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 166,023 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/s/r wheel tight to turn

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 164,515 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges. n/s & o/s anti roll bar drop links bushes starting to perish. Rear tyres on 2-3mm. All road tyres have cracks in tread.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 164,456 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges. n/s & o/s anti roll bar drop links bushes starting to perish. Rear tyres on 2-3mm. All road tyres have cracks in tread.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 162,650 miles

o/s & n/s track rod end boots starting to split.Slight oil leak from rear axle. Corrosion starting in n/s sill by fuel pump.n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 160,947 miles

Slight play in steering columm u/j. o/s/f lower arm swivel has slight play. Exhaust blow from manifold when cold. Oil leak from rear axle.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 160,147 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 156,000 miles

Oil leak

generaly rusty

n/plate letters incorrectly spaced.

Fail 2 Jan 2008 156,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak

generaly rusty

n/plate letters incorrectly spaced.

n/s/f floor area rusty.

rear exhaust joint leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2006 146,212 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres perished

under side rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2006 146,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

UNDER SIDE RUSTY

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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D60 JUP is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D60 JUP, 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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D60 JUP is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 August 1986.

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