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D900 ELJ

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,322 mi
Last recorded117,322 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD900 ELJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 117,322 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 117,320 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 117,015 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 116,555 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 116,555 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 116,021 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 114,579 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 113,014 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 110,962 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 108,863 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 108,863 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 106,531 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 104,211 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 102,042 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 99,714 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 97,819 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 96,859 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 95,903 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 94,180 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 93,018 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 91,855 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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D900 ELJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D900 ELJ, 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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What year was D900 ELJ registered?

D900 ELJ is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 August 1986.

Is D900 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D900 ELJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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