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D287 NRL

1986 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,189 mi
Last recorded126,189 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW M3117,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD287 NRL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 126,189 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 126,071 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 126,034 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 125,801 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 125,627 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 125,559 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 125,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 125,555 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 125,017 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 123,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 123,489 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 123,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 122,159 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 120,306 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 120,306 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

please note on failure n/s represents the drivers side

Pass 7 Feb 2007 119,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 117,799 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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D287 NRL is a 1986 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D287 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.

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What year was D287 NRL registered?

D287 NRL is a 1986 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D287 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D287 NRL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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