MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
821,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nail in offside front tyre
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D197 GEN is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D197 GEN, 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
How do I check the history of D197 GEN?
You can check the full history of D197 GEN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was D197 GEN registered?
D197 GEN is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 1987.
Is D197 GEN safe to buy?
The MOT history for D197 GEN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D197 GEN have outstanding finance?
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