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D764 DWP

1986 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,248 mi
Last recorded118,248 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1986 BMW M3117,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD764 DWP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 118,248 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 117,873 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 117,332 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 117,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 154,548 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 154,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 154,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s beam pattern too low fixed at time of test

o/s/f indicator inop/fixed at time of test

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tail lamp inop/fixed at time of test

oil leaks generally

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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D764 DWP is a 1986 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D764 DWP, 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 D764 DWP registered?

D764 DWP is a 1986 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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