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D902 JME

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,371 mi
Last recorded130,371 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD902 JME
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 130,371 miles

Both lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Corrosion to vehicle requires attention ASAP

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

Fuel pipe front bend showing signs of corrosion

Near side & off side front floor to sill panels starting to corrode

Near side rear wheel arch to sill panel corroded badly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear sill panel to wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 127,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all doors stiff to open

near side rear wheel arch corroded to limit

offside rear door stuck shut after inspection of perscribed areas

oilk leak from auto gearbox pipe

outer sills corroding offside & nearside

play in offside of steering rack to limit

Fail 9 Oct 2009 127,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all doors stiff to open

near side rear wheel arch corroded to limit

offside rear door stuck shut after inspection of perscribed areas

oilk leak from auto gearbox pipe

outer sills corroding offside & nearside

play in offside of steering rack to limit

Pass 18 Jul 2008 121,678 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 117,879 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 112,804 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 112,804 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front bump stop missing

nearside rear door stiff to open

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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D902 JME is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D902 JME, 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 D902 JME registered?

D902 JME is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 November 1986.

Is D902 JME safe to buy?

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