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D18 OCA

1987 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

221,686 mi
Last recorded221,686 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 OCA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 221,686 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 221,235 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 221,135 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 221,127 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 219,885 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 219,866 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 219,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2018 219,615 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 216,971 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 215,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 215,442 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 215,442 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 215,112 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 215,112 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 214,226 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 214,226 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 212,988 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 212,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 212,125 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 209,631 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 208,499 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 207,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 204,281 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 201,264 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 196,320 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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D18 OCA is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D18 OCA, 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 D18 OCA registered?

D18 OCA is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D18 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 OCA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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