1986 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · D226 NRL
1986 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 5,822 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 5,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D226 NRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 5,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
D226 NRL Mileage History
- 05/04/20225,453 mi
- 05/05/20235,588 mi+135 mi
- 22/04/20245,676 mi+88 mi
- 28/04/20255,734 mi+58 mi
- 14/04/20265,822 mi+88 mi
Average of roughly 92 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D226 NRL MOT History
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 M3 (D226 NRL) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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