1986 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · D512 EYY
1986 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 24/09/1986. Recorded mileage 134,629 miles. MOT valid until 05/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2494cc
D512 EYY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 134,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D512 EYY Mileage History
- 24/03/2013125,627 mi
- 24/03/2013125,627 mi
- 17/07/2014127,044 mi+1,417 mi
- 23/07/2014127,044 mi
- 03/06/2016129,686 mi+2,642 mi
- 01/06/2017132,423 mi+2,737 mi
- 01/06/2017132,423 mi
- 29/06/2018133,588 mi+1,165 mi
- 11/06/2019133,753 mi+165 mi
- 27/02/2021133,859 mi+106 mi
- 16/03/2022133,969 mi+110 mi
- 16/03/2022133,969 mi
- 05/04/2023134,247 mi+278 mi
- 07/06/2024134,495 mi+248 mi
- 31/05/2025134,521 mi+26 mi
- 03/06/2026134,629 mi+108 mi
- 03/06/2026134,629 mi
Average of roughly 682 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
D512 EYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 BMW 3 Series (D512 EYY) between March 2013 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prev”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.
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