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D759 EEL

1986 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

30,174 mi
Last recorded30,174 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD759 EEL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 30,174 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 29,103 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 27,889 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,916 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 25,849 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 25,164 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 25,056 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 24,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 24,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 24,597 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 24,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 24,114 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 23,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 21,431 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 20,353 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 19,118 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 19,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,076 miles

exhaust rear silencer is corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,070 miles

rear silencer very badly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,703 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 18,703 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 18,274 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 17,709 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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D759 EEL is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 D759 EEL, 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 D759 EEL registered?

D759 EEL is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D759 EEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D759 EEL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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