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D945 RHG

1986 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,446 mi
Last recorded104,446 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD945 RHG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2014 101,235 miles

nsr wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 96,032 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 93,658 miles

Offside front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 90,741 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 89,385 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 87,495 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 87,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 86,333 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 84,973 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 84,621 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 84,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Sep 2005 84,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise slight movement in steering rack

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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D945 RHG is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 D945 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 D945 RHG registered?

D945 RHG is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 August 1986.

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