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D921 HUC

1986 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,629 mi
Last recorded86,629 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD921 HUC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 86,629 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 86,351 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2024 85,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front seats will not tilt

Fail 5 Jun 2024 85,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front seats will not tilt

Pass 20 Apr 2023 85,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 84,212 miles

under body covered with under seal suspension arm brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,107 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,633 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 83,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 83,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,902 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 78,902 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 78,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,300 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some corrosion to all steel brake pipes serviceable on test

Fail 12 Aug 2015 75,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some corrosion to all steel brake pipes serviceable on test

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,278 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,326 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 69,228 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 69,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 68,339 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 67,963 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 67,350 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,310 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 66,240 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 64,553 miles

both rear anti roll bar links bushes perreshing

front no plate slightly faded

near side front floor pan rusty

near side front inner wheel arch rusty

off side front arch rusty under bonnet

off side front lower arm rusty

slight exhaust blow center box

slight play off side front steering arm

sub frame rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2005 64,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid/handbrake warning light on. (Fluid ok)

Brake pedal has some travel.

Front tyres low in pressure.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

No interior mirror fitted.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tyres starting to perish.

Underside of vehicle alot of surface rust.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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D921 HUC is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D921 HUC, 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 D921 HUC registered?

D921 HUC is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D921 HUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D921 HUC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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