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D269 GOR

1987 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,308 mi
Last recorded40,308 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD269 GOR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 40,308 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres are perished and starting to split in tread

Fail 3 Aug 2013 40,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres are perished and starting to split in tread

Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,012 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 40,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 39,178 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,632 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,250 miles

o/s centre floor getting rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,802 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,408 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 36,952 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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D269 GOR is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D269 GOR, 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 D269 GOR registered?

D269 GOR is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D269 GOR safe to buy?

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