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D69 FYL

1986 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

88,787 mi
Last recorded88,787 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD69 FYL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 88,787 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Battery insecure

COOLANT LEAK HEATER MATRIX AREA

DRIVERS INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE STICKS

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WING CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED

PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

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

Fail 21 May 2009 88,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

BOTH NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Battery insecure

COOLANT LEAK HEATER MATRIX AREA

DRIVERS INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE STICKS

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WING CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED

PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 88,754 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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D69 FYL is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D69 FYL, 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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What year was D69 FYL registered?

D69 FYL is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 September 1986.

Is D69 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D69 FYL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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