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D941 URX

1986 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,703 mi
Last recorded78,703 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD941 URX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,703 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion offside cill/wheel arch

Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

surface rust on offside rear back plate

Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 2 Jul 2008 67,484 miles

near side headlamp damp

Pass 21 Feb 2007 62,341 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 50,612 miles

rear box outer skin corroded and has a pin hole

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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D941 URX is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D941 URX, 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 D941 URX registered?

D941 URX is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D941 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D941 URX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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