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D80 UCW

1986 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,124 mi
Last recorded149,124 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD80 UCW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 149,124 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

offside mirror cracked

offside rear brale flexi poor in condition - advise this is replaced

this vehicle is corroded through out

Fail 29 Jul 2009 149,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

offside mirror cracked

offside rear brale flexi poor in condition - advise this is replaced

this vehicle is corroded through out

Pass 25 Jul 2008 145,765 miles

advise areas of advanced corrosion!

advise oil leak!

advise rusty brake pipes!

Fail 11 Jul 2008 145,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

advise areas of advanced corrosion!

advise oil leak!

advise rusty brake pipes!

Pass 14 Sep 2007 142,102 miles

advise areas of advanced corrosion!

advise brake pipes rusty!

advise oil leak!

advise slight play steering rack!

Fail 12 Sep 2007 142,100 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise areas of advanced corrosion!

advise brake pipes rusty!

advise oil leak!

advise slight play in steering rack!

Pass 13 Jul 2006 137,202 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 137,181 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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D80 UCW is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D80 UCW, 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 D80 UCW registered?

D80 UCW is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 October 1986.

Is D80 UCW safe to buy?

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