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D343 JHY

1986 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

167,056 mi
Last recorded167,056 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1986 BMW M3117,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD343 JHY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2008 167,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 165,312 miles

Corrotion on front jacking points

No Rear belts fitted ( March 1987)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 165,301 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corotion and small hole at outer jacking points

rear belts not fitted (march 1987>)

water leak o/s engine

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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D343 JHY is a 1986 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 D343 JHY, 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 D343 JHY registered?

D343 JHY is a 1986 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D343 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D343 JHY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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