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D163 RHS

1987 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

79,587 mi
Last recorded79,587 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD163 RHS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 79,587 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,352 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 77,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,091 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 73,828 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 71,834 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 71,288 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside & offside (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edge, offside front

Pass 20 Feb 2019 69,609 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,858 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,822 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear service brakes may need adjustment or repair. recorded 51%.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,501 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,216 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 60,165 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,165 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,528 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 58,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 56,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,809 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 541,162 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 54,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

N/S/F Tyre shows signs of feathering on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,862 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 52,860 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING RACK

o/side and N/SIDErear tyres 3MM

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,037 miles

slight engine oil leak o/sidetrack rod end slight play steering rack rod end slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,782 miles

LONGISH TRAVEL ON FOOT BRAKE

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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D163 RHS is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D163 RHS, 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 D163 RHS registered?

D163 RHS is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D163 RHS safe to buy?

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