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D650 GJD

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,004 mi
Last recorded69,004 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD650 GJD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 69,004 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 68,922 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 68,790 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 68,744 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 68,671 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 68,584 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,529 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,914 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,882 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 66,882 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,855 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 63,774 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,533 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2007 58,257 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 58,231 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2006 56,565 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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D650 GJD is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D650 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 D650 GJD registered?

D650 GJD is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 November 1986.

Is D650 GJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D650 GJD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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