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D960 MEA

1986 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

111,853 mi
Last recorded111,853 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2006
Typical for 1986 BMW M3117,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD960 MEA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2006 111,853 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 111,853 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 111,796 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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D960 MEA is a 1986 BMW M3 in White 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 D960 MEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D960 MEA registered?

D960 MEA is a 1986 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D960 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D960 MEA 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.

Does D960 MEA have outstanding finance?

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