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D685 MKJ

1986 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,287 mi
Last recorded125,287 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD685 MKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 125,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 125,281 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 125,272 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 125,270 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 125,270 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 125,270 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 125,267 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 125,236 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 124,963 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked in the inner sidewall,but not deep enough to reach the cord or the ply.

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 123,751 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre is worn on the sidewall,but not deep enough to reach the cord or the ply

the engine light is on.

Pass 13 May 2013 122,022 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 122,022 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 118,535 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 118,534 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2011 113,483 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 113,483 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 108,927 miles

rubber steering coupling worn

Pass 4 Sep 2008 104,049 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 97,534 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 94,445 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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D685 MKJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D685 MKJ, 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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D685 MKJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 1986.

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