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D725 EYU

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,798 mi
Last recorded114,798 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD725 EYU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 114,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside sill becoming corroded

offside sill becoming corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2008 108,529 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Brake pads warnning light on

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 108,529 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pads warnning light on

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 105,445 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 105,445 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light stays on

fuel pipe corroded

nearside front inner wing panel holed

Pass 7 Jun 2006 102,417 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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D725 EYU is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D725 EYU, 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 D725 EYU registered?

D725 EYU is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D725 EYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D725 EYU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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