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D777 UYJ

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,309 mi
Last recorded26,309 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD777 UYJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 26,309 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 26,157 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 25,891 miles

Front Windscreen washers weak

Nearside Rear Driveshaft rubs on exhaust pipe

Pass 4 Apr 2023 25,465 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 24,515 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 24,509 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 24,481 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 24,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2017 24,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Pass 18 Jan 2016 23,944 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 23,900 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 23,821 miles

Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished and worn due to being driven whilst tyre flat

Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,467 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,894 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 22,894 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,957 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 21,957 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 19,520 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 18,663 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 18,549 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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D777 UYJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D777 UYJ, 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 D777 UYJ?

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What year was D777 UYJ registered?

D777 UYJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 1986.

Is D777 UYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D777 UYJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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