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1986 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · A15 SBC

A15 SBC

1986 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 24/01/1986. Recorded mileage 99,815 miles. MOT valid until 26/08/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
2494cc

A15 SBC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
  • 99,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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A15 SBC Mileage History

  1. 27/08/202298,477 mi
  2. 17/08/202398,882 mi+405 mi
  3. 16/08/202499,650 mi+768 mi
  4. 18/08/202599,815 mi+165 mi
  5. 18/08/202599,815 mi

Average of roughly 450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

A15 SBC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 BMW 3 Series (A15 SBC) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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