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D21 DSE

1987 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,406 mi
Last recorded122,406 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 DSE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 122,406 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 121,287 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 4 Aug 2021 121,149 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 120,251 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 119,859 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 119,497 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 118,636 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 117,636 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 117,636 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 116,852 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 116,003 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 114,859 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 113,879 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 111,841 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 107,528 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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D21 DSE is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 D21 DSE, 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 D21 DSE registered?

D21 DSE is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D21 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 DSE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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