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D2 SSV

1987 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,005 mi
Last recorded165,005 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 SSV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 165,005 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 164,129 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 163,960 miles

Body has slight corrosion patches of rust nsf and osf under wheel arch/sill area. (6.1.B.2)

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

car seems to be loosing coolant advised to have it checked

Pass 10 Dec 2011 162,077 miles

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

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

offside front inner & outer sills slightly corroded

rear brake disc pitted & slightly worn

Pass 18 Dec 2010 160,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2010 160,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2009 157,008 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 153,779 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 150,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 150,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 144,014 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 135,485 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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D2 SSV is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D2 SSV, 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 D2 SSV registered?

D2 SSV is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 1987.

Is D2 SSV safe to buy?

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