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D246 VDV

1987 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,249 mi
Last recorded116,249 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD246 VDV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 116,249 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 116,240 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 113,868 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 113,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 112,375 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 110,445 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 110,445 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 109,460 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 107,808 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 104,411 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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D246 VDV is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D246 VDV, 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

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What year was D246 VDV registered?

D246 VDV is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 March 1987.

Is D246 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D246 VDV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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