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D937 RHG

1986 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

163,648 mi
Last recorded163,648 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD937 RHG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 163,648 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 163,647 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 162,548 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 162,548 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 161,565 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 161,565 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 161,044 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 161,044 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 May 2008 15,824 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 157,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 May 2007 157,242 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 156,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 156,154 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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D937 RHG is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D937 RHG, 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 D937 RHG registered?

D937 RHG is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 October 1986.

Is D937 RHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D937 RHG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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