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D250 XAN

1987 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

117,307 mi
Last recorded117,307 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD250 XAN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 117,307 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 117,240 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 117,202 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 115,206 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 115,194 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 115,187 miles

Oil leak engine ()

steering rack has slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2017 115,031 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 114,657 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 114,652 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 114,407 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 113,998 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 113,545 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 113,170 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 112,343 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 111,561 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 110,740 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 108,325 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 106,480 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 105,492 miles

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

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

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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D250 XAN is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 D250 XAN, 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 D250 XAN registered?

D250 XAN is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 February 1987.

Is D250 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D250 XAN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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