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D251 GYR

1987 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,301 mi
Last recorded86,301 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD251 GYR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,301 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 86,301 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 85,888 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre rotation wrong

rear seats missing

Pass 31 May 2006 82,400 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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D251 GYR is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D251 GYR, 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 D251 GYR?

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What year was D251 GYR registered?

D251 GYR is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 1987.

Is D251 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D251 GYR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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