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D223 GBK

1987 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,163 mi
Last recorded139,163 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD223 GBK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 139,163 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside front inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not deemed to be within a prescribed area

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 139,163 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not deemed to be within a prescribed area

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 139,138 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 139,124 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 136,500 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D223 GBK is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 D223 GBK, 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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D223 GBK is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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