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D663 PUJ

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,150 mi
Last recorded197,150 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD663 PUJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2011 197,150 miles

front outer floor panels slightly corroded

oil pressure light on

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2007 189,550 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 184,594 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 180,286 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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D663 PUJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D663 PUJ, 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 D663 PUJ registered?

D663 PUJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 October 1986.

Is D663 PUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D663 PUJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D663 PUJ have outstanding finance?

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