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1986 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · D230 MOP

D230 MOP

1986 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04/09/1986. Recorded mileage 135,836 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/12/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
2494cc

D230 MOP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2024
  • 135,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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D230 MOP Mileage History

  1. 16/08/2023124,347 mi
  2. 29/09/2023125,181 mi+834 mi
  3. 12/10/2023125,183 mi+2 mi
  4. 11/12/2024135,831 mi+10,648 mi
  5. 19/12/2024135,836 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 8,546 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D230 MOP MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (D230 MOP) between August 2023 and December 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 19 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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