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ExpiredMileage
144,645 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rubber steering column damper would benefit from a heat sheild
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system fouling coupling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wing insecure at lower edge
exhaust volume higher than a standard vehicle however this car has been subject to a full rally conversion.
in places welding repair appear to be done to a low standard
rubber steering column damper would benefit from a heat sheild
steering coupling slightly damaged but serviceable
Slight play top bush o/side front suspension
slight movement n/s/f wheel bearing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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D229 HYT is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 D229 HYT, 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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D229 HYT is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 June 1987.
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