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D226 NRL

1986 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

5,822 mi
Last recorded5,822 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW M3117,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD226 NRL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 5,822 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring loom deteriorated on both sides (1.6 (d))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 5,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 5,676 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 5,588 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 5,453 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 5,453 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 5,332 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 5,273 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 4,881 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 4,458 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 4,447 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 4,429 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 4,347 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 3,880 miles

o/s/f disc scored.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 3,831 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 3,267 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 2,881 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 2,486 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 1,719 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 1,239 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 1,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 1,001 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 227 miles

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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D226 NRL is a 1986 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 D226 NRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D226 NRL registered?

D226 NRL is a 1986 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D226 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D226 NRL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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