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D779 YLH

1986 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

76,707 mi
Last recorded76,707 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD779 YLH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 76,707 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 76,707 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Side Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Macpherson Strut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Side Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 76,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has corrosion in various places

Fail 13 Dec 2024 76,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has corrosion in various places underside of the vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2023 76,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion in various places underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,581 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Headlamp lenses masked

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 23 Nov 2022 76,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2021 76,522 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

both front headlamp lenses weak

both front inner steering rack joints have slight play

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

corrosion around pedal box/bulkhead area

nearside front tyre perishing

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2021 76,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe damaged fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding is binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake is binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength still next to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion around pedal box area

engine and gearbox have sight oil leaks

nearside and offside front headlamp have slightly weak beam pattens

nearside and offside front headlamps have water ingress

nearside and offside front inner rack joints have sight play

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have corroision

nearside front fog lamp is not working

nearside front tyre is perishing all over tyre

nearside rear tyre is perishing all over tyre

reverse lights not working

underside of vehicle has corrosion in various areas

Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel pipe under fuel filter slightly damaged but not leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2019 74,792 miles

Rear wheel arches rusty

exhaust rubbers perishing

tyres perishing

Fail 5 Nov 2019 74,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber split

Rear wheel arches rusted

tyres perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2018 72,362 miles

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear arms corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 72,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear arms corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 69,791 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

battery trey is corroded

nearside front outer sill / wing corroded

nearside rear inner sill / fuel pipe area corroded but not excessive

nearside rear wing corroded

offside front brake pad worn closes to minimum

Fail 27 Oct 2017 69,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

nearside front outer sill / wing corroded

nearside rear inner sill / fuel pipe area corroded but not excessive

nearside rear wing corroded

offside front brake pad worn closes to minimum

Pass 22 Nov 2016 67,797 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

oil leak

slight wear in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 25 Oct 2016 67,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded but not affecting any prescribed areas

Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad light on dash

condensation near side front head light

near side rear inner and outer wheel arch corroded

slight front inner rack play both sides

surfaces corrosion inner and outer sills both sides

Pass 31 Oct 2014 62,626 miles

both front lower suspension arm back bushes cracking and slight play both sides

both rear tyre cracking slightly

brake pad and coolant light on

slight inner rack play both sides

surfaces corrosion both rear inner wheel arches

Fail 25 Sep 2014 62,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

cooling level light is on

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes are perishing and have play

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing sightly on inner sidewalls

nearside rear boot inner wheel arch has corrosion

nearside rear inner still has corrosion

pad wear light is on

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,919 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,134 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,556 miles

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

offside rear seat belt intermitently sticking

Fail 29 Sep 2010 54,554 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,521 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,761 miles

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,354 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,581 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,592 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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D779 YLH is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 D779 YLH, 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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D779 YLH is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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