1986 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · D287 NRL
1986 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 126,189 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D287 NRL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 126,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
D287 NRL Mileage History
- 28/01/2022125,801 mi
- 11/04/2023126,034 mi+233 mi
- 29/07/2024126,071 mi+37 mi
- 15/10/2025126,189 mi+118 mi
Average of roughly 104 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
D287 NRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 BMW M3 (D287 NRL) between January 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (D287 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as D287NRL.
FORD
RANGER
PANTHER
KALISTA
YAMAHA
RD350
AUSTIN
MINI
MERCEDES-BENZ
SL
YAMAHA
XV535
BMW
6 SERIES
LAMBRETTA
GP125
PILGRIM
COUPE
HONDA
C50
KAWASAKI
ZG1300
FORD
ESCORT
BMW M3 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1986 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.