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D191 MEC

1987 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,490 mi
Last recorded95,490 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD191 MEC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 95,490 miles

o/s steering arm joint has slight play

Fail 12 Jan 2011 95,490 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s steering arm joint has slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2010 91,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,837 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear cv boots starting to show there age

front number plate starting to fade and is cracked

head gasket sweating

service light on

sump gasket sweating

Fail 13 Jan 2009 88,837 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear cv boots starting to show there age

front number plate starting to fade and is cracked

head gasket sweating

service light on

sump gasket sweating

Pass 16 Jan 2008 85,728 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 85,728 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 81,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2006 77,103 miles

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

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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D191 MEC is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D191 MEC, 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.

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D191 MEC is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 1987.

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