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D204 UGT

1987 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,672 mi
Last recorded128,672 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD204 UGT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 128,672 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 128,672 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 128,385 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 128,382 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 128,672 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 128,673 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front spot lamp

Fail 3 Dec 2015 128,672 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front spot lamp

Fail 4 Dec 2014 128,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight side wall damage on n/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2014 128,672 miles

slight side wall damage on n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2013 128,672 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 128,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2012 128,672 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 128,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 128,672 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 128,672 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 128,661 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 128,661 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 128,584 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 127,284 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 125,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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D204 UGT is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D204 UGT, 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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What year was D204 UGT registered?

D204 UGT is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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