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D215 YPF

1987 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,022 mi
Last recorded179,022 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD215 YPF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 179,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 179,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 176,000 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 175,999 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 173,712 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 170,334 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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D215 YPF is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D215 YPF, 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 D215 YPF registered?

D215 YPF is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 February 1987.

Is D215 YPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D215 YPF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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