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D264 APL

1987 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

106,299 mi
Last recorded106,299 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD264 APL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 106,299 miles

Lower Heavily Undersealed

Pass 3 Feb 2025 106,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 105,875 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 104,455 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 103,244 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 102,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 101,328 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 97,137 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 97,070 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 96,727 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,465 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 96,465 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 95,615 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 94,615 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 93,190 miles

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

offside front brake very slight sticking

Pass 20 Mar 2007 91,234 miles

o/s+n/s front tyres below limit 1.6mm .in places .3/4 tread more than 1.6mm.tread below inside edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 88,516 miles

o/s +n/s front tyres going out of shape inside edges .keep a check.

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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D264 APL is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 D264 APL, 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 D264 APL registered?

D264 APL is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D264 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D264 APL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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