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D235 FWV

1987 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,746 mi
Last recorded144,746 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD235 FWV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2009 144,746 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 140,260 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

corrosion forming o/s inner sill

Pass 24 Mar 2007 136,901 miles

Emissions high

Front of inner sills to floor rusting.

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear subframe front mountings soft.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 133,254 miles

o/s dip beam poor beam patern

slight earth fault on o/s/r light

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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D235 FWV is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D235 FWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D235 FWV?

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What year was D235 FWV registered?

D235 FWV is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 June 1987.

Is D235 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D235 FWV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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