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D160 NAG

1987 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,272 mi
Last recorded75,272 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD160 NAG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 75,272 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 74,180 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,884 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 73,758 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 72,211 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 70,946 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 69,624 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 67,999 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 67,989 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2006 65,289 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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D160 NAG is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1987 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 116,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D160 NAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D160 NAG registered?

D160 NAG is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D160 NAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D160 NAG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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