1986 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · D874 CAC
1986 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1986. Recorded mileage 176,941 miles. MOT valid until 18/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,941 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
D874 CAC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 176,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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D874 CAC Mileage History
- 02/08/2023175,956 mi
- 05/10/2024176,511 mi+555 mi
- 19/03/2026176,941 mi+430 mi
Average of roughly 375 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
D874 CAC 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 (D874 CAC) between August 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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