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D639 GJD

1986 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

165,062 mi
Last recorded165,062 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD639 GJD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 165,062 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 157,925 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 156,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 155,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on suspension components

slight corrosion on fuel lines

Pass 26 Jan 2015 155,396 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes have slight corrosion

n/s/f brake slight binding

n/s/f slight wear on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 154,862 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 153,743 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 152,797 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 152,000 miles

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

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

could not check brake pipes properly covered in underseal

Fail 20 Jan 2011 151,986 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

could not check brake pipes properly covered in underseal

Pass 22 Jan 2010 151,060 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 150,026 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 148,359 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 145,347 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 139,437 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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D639 GJD is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc 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 D639 GJD, 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 D639 GJD registered?

D639 GJD is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 November 1986.

Is D639 GJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D639 GJD 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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