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D96 UGO

1986 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,184 mi
Last recorded153,184 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD96 UGO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 153,184 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 152,182 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 150,497 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 150,495 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 150,251 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 146,750 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 143,675 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 143,675 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 143,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 139,576 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 136,527 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 136,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 135,988 miles

exhaust blow around manifold area

Pass 12 May 2005 134,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D96 UGO is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D96 UGO, 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 D96 UGO registered?

D96 UGO is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 1986.

Is D96 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D96 UGO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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