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D302 YRG

1987 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,498 mi
Last recorded139,498 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD302 YRG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 139,498 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 139,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosiom to o/s/r and n/s/r boot floor

o/s/f wing corroded

side skirts fitted unable to check outer sills properly

Pass 19 Mar 2012 138,906 miles

corrosion to battery box

corrosion to o/s/f wing

side skirts fitted unable to check sills

Fail 10 Mar 2012 138,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to battery box

corrosion to o/s/f wing

side skirts fitted unable to check sills

Pass 10 Mar 2011 138,138 miles

corrosion to edge of sills unable to check fully due to body kit fitted

corrosion to rear boot floor

rear tyre worn on inner edge

splits to o/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls

Fail 1 Mar 2011 138,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion to edge of sills unable to check fully due to body kit fitted

corrosion to rear boot floor

rear tyre worn on inner edge

splits to o/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls

Pass 3 Sep 2009 137,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2008 136,199 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

nearside and offside front floors/jacking points showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside rear tyres - tread worn low on inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2008 136,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

nearside and offside front floors/jacking points showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside rear tyres - tread worn low on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2006 136,045 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 136,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D302 YRG is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D302 YRG, 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 D302 YRG registered?

D302 YRG is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D302 YRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D302 YRG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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