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D962 TNU

1986 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,872 mi
Last recorded44,872 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD962 TNU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 44,872 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 44,710 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 44,659 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both rear subframe bushes - marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 44,099 miles

exhaust rubber perished

Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,893 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 43,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,610 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,456 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer slight grease weaping from cv joint

light surface corrosion on front suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,154 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all fitted (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,898 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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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D962 TNU is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D962 TNU, 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 D962 TNU registered?

D962 TNU is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 1986.

Is D962 TNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D962 TNU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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