1986 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · B4 KSE
1986 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 110,297 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,297 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B4 KSE Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/07/2026
- 110,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B4 KSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 BMW 3 Series (B4 KSE) between November 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Windscreen (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
B4 KSE Mileage History
- 24/11/200664,004 mi
- 27/11/200664,004 mi
- 03/11/200771,262 mi+7,258 mi
- 07/11/200771,262 mi
- 31/10/200879,300 mi+8,038 mi
- 06/11/200879,300 mi
- 24/11/200989,817 mi+10,517 mi
- 24/11/200989,817 mi
- 30/12/201091,001 mi+1,184 mi
- 07/01/201297,408 mi+6,407 mi
- 09/01/201297,408 mi
- 04/01/2013101,693 mi+4,285 mi
- 10/01/2013101,693 mi
- 21/05/2014103,219 mi+1,526 mi
- 31/05/2014103,219 mi
- 03/03/2017106,448 mi+3,229 mi
- 11/03/2017106,448 mi
- 04/06/2020107,480 mi+1,032 mi
- 05/06/2020107,480 mi
- 30/07/2021107,639 mi+159 mi
- 03/08/2021107,646 mi+7 mi
- 11/08/2022109,255 mi+1,609 mi
- 22/07/2026110,297 mi+1,042 mi
Average of roughly 2,355 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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