1986 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · D26 VAP
1986 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1986. Recorded mileage 174,774 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1990cc
D26 VAP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2023
- 174,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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D26 VAP Mileage History
- 18/01/2022174,339 mi
- 31/03/2022174,340 mi+1 mi
- 14/03/2023174,774 mi+434 mi
Average of roughly 378 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
D26 VAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 BMW 3 Series (D26 VAP) between January 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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