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D905 UTU

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,584 mi
Last recorded126,584 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2007
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD905 UTU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2007 126,584 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 126,584 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2005 121,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 121,323 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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D905 UTU is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D905 UTU, 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 D905 UTU registered?

D905 UTU is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 October 1986.

Is D905 UTU safe to buy?

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