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D115 VFJ

1986 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

221,153 mi
Last recorded221,153 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1986 BMW M3117,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD115 VFJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 221,153 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 221,153 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 220,433 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre.

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2017 218,278 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Jul 2017 218,245 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2016 215,240 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 212,759 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 211,382 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 210,058 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 209,164 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 206,935 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

center under car brake brake pipe corroded

rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2008 203,884 miles

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

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

fuel pipes cracking to filter

rear oil leak on diff seals

Pass 25 Aug 2007 194,832 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 176,557 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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D115 VFJ is a 1986 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1986 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 117,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D115 VFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 40 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D115 VFJ registered?

D115 VFJ is a 1986 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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