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D272 OUM

1987 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2426cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,639 mi
Last recorded199,639 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD272 OUM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,426cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 199,639 miles

EXTENSIVE UNDERSIDE REPAIRS CARRIED OUT TO FLOOR AND CHASSIS, HEAVILY COVERED BY UNDERSEAL

Fail 26 Jun 2018 199,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch rusted and holed but not in prescribed area

Nearside Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch rusted and holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 198,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 197,307 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 196,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Extensive undersealing to sills

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 196,930 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Extensive undersealing to sills

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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D272 OUM is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,426cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D272 OUM, 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 D272 OUM registered?

D272 OUM is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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