MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Beam benders fitted to headlights
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)
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
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
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
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
Test driven abs light doesn't indicate a fault
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)
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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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D784 VKJ is a 1986 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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