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D231 HYT

1987 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

153,211 mi
Last recorded153,211 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD231 HYT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 153,211 miles

Nearside parking brake efficiency low

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 153,207 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates dipped beam (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside parking brake efficiency low

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 138,720 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside screen wash jet blocked but still provides sufficient water

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 138,718 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside screen wash jet blocked but still provides sufficient water

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 138,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 138,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 138,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

inlet manifold vacuum pipe leak

rear exhaust mount snapped but system remains secure

Fail 1 Apr 2016 138,241 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

inlet manifold vacuum pipe leak

rear exhaust mount snapped but system remains secure

Pass 10 Mar 2011 136,471 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres close to limit

Injduction leak under bonnet

O/S/F tyre technical pass / change now

Play in O/S steering rack

Water o/S/f headlamp

Fail 2 Mar 2011 136,350 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres close to limit

Injduction leak under bonnet

O/S/F tyre technical pass / change now

Play in O/S steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2010 129,278 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 129,278 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2007 127,735 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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D231 HYT is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 D231 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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What year was D231 HYT registered?

D231 HYT is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 1987.

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