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D703 ONW

1986 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,416 mi
Last recorded116,416 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD703 ONW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 116,416 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 116,416 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D703 ONW is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D703 ONW, 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 D703 ONW registered?

D703 ONW is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D703 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D703 ONW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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