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D76 TAO

1986 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,073 mi
Last recorded92,073 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD76 TAO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 92,073 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 92,061 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 91,958 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 91,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 91,707 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 91,349 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,545 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,407 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 90,142 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil Leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 90,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Battery insecure battery loose insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 89,970 miles

exhaust centre to tail part carroded and slight exhaust gas leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 89,508 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 89,503 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,750 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 87,680 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 86,046 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 84,079 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 82,616 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 77,280 miles

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2005 72,489 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 72,489 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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D76 TAO is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D76 TAO, 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

How do I check the history of D76 TAO?

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What year was D76 TAO registered?

D76 TAO is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 November 1986.

Is D76 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D76 TAO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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