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D221 VHC

1987 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,332 mi
Last recorded140,332 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD221 VHC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2018 140,332 miles
Pass 22 May 2014
Pass 30 Jul 2011 127,660 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

foot brake travel long

rear diff oily

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2011 127,658 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

foot brake travel long

rear diff oily

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2010 107,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front wiper blades split

offside rear reversing light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2009 103,062 miles

Front number plate slightly distorted

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 103,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front number plate slightly distorted

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 102,045 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 100,693 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 98,830 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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D221 VHC is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D221 VHC, 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 D221 VHC registered?

D221 VHC is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 1987.

Is D221 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D221 VHC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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