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D256 CLW

1987 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,520 mi
Last recorded137,520 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD256 CLW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 137,520 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 137,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill area corroded , deteoriated

Offside Rear parking brake effort low , would require adjustment or repair

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2021 137,051 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear service , park brake effort low . requires adjustment or repair

front - rear steering , suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 136,941 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 135,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside rear discs has slight rust

Pass 13 Mar 2017 133,817 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear

nearside & offside rear discs slightly rusted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 130,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2014 127,227 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside/offside front inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 127,227 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside/offside front inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2013 123,817 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 110,673 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 110,221 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 105,986 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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D256 CLW is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 D256 CLW, 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 D256 CLW registered?

D256 CLW is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 April 1987.

Is D256 CLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D256 CLW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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