MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,858 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Slight Play In Steering Rack - May Require Attention In Future
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise offside steering rack slight play!
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
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D228 SBW is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 D228 SBW, 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 D228 SBW registered?
D228 SBW is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 June 1987.
Is D228 SBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for D228 SBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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