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D784 VKJ

1986 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

207,359 mi
Last recorded207,359 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW M3117,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD784 VKJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 207,359 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 206,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

beam benders fitted to headlamps

vehicle under sealed

Pass 15 Oct 2020 205,253 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

beam benders fitted to headlamps

Pass 12 Dec 2016 204,471 miles

Beam benders fitted to headlights

Fail 12 Dec 2016 204,471 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 203,936 miles

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

o/s/ floor corroded and n/s/r lower arch corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded and front to rear metal brake pipe greased

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 203,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch by shocker (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

o/s/ floor corroded and n/s/r lower arch corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded and front to rear metal brake pipe greased

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 203,010 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

beam benders fitted to headlights and both head light patterns faint

slight corrosion around both doors and n/s/r arch

Fail 21 Nov 2014 202,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f beam pattern faint

slight corrosion around both doors and n/s/r arch

Pass 16 Aug 2013 200,466 miles

Test driven abs light doesn't indicate a fault

Fail 9 Aug 2013 200,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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D784 VKJ is a 1986 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D784 VKJ, 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 D784 VKJ registered?

D784 VKJ is a 1986 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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