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D911 JME

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,720 mi
Last recorded189,720 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD911 JME
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 189,720 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 189,720 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 189,682 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 189,680 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 189,652 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 189,606 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 189,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicator not working n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s side lights (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2014 189,565 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2013 184,065 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2012 176,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

crack in o/s/r indicator lens

engine and gear box oil leaks

slight exhaust blow rear box

water in both outer head lamp lens

Fail 5 May 2012 176,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

crack in o/s/r indicator lens

engine and gear box oil leaks

water in both outer head lamp lens

Pass 13 May 2011 160,229 miles

CENTRE REAR N/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE & N/S/ FUEL PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODING SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT O/S/F TYRE INNER SIDE WALL DAMAGED NO PLY OR CORDS SHOWING INB MY OPINION DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2010 150,777 miles

rear wish bone bushes cracking both sidesrust in o/s sill

Pass 14 May 2009 141,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

suspect power steering fluid leak but unable to actually see where leaking from

Pass 13 May 2008 140,577 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 140,577 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 138,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 138,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D911 JME is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D911 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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D911 JME is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 November 1986.

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