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D24 WRA

1987 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

207,116 mi
Last recorded207,116 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2005
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD24 WRA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2005 207,116 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint locking device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light stays on

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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D24 WRA is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 D24 WRA, 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 D24 WRA registered?

D24 WRA is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 1987.

Is D24 WRA safe to buy?

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