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D299 NND

1987 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,326 mi
Last recorded138,326 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD299 NND
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 138,326 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 138,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 130,505 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 123,224 miles

all four tyres in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2011 118,542 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Oct 2011 118,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 110,604 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 110,604 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 102,707 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 95,887 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 95,887 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 93,002 miles

rear axle sitting on carrier bush security plates

Fail 11 Sep 2007 92,992 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear axle sitting on carrier bush security plates

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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D299 NND is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D299 NND, 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 D299 NND registered?

D299 NND is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is D299 NND safe to buy?

The MOT history for D299 NND shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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