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D646 PGC

1986 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,716 mi
Last recorded62,716 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD646 PGC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2025 62,716 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 62,612 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,720 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 60,212 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,938 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 55,542 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Off side front fog lamp not working

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

Rear exhuast box poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2006 36,383 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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D646 PGC is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 D646 PGC, 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 D646 PGC registered?

D646 PGC is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 1986.

Is D646 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D646 PGC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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