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D307 DLC

1987 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,876 mi
Last recorded88,876 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD307 DLC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 88,876 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 78,352 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 68,273 miles

Central Front reg plate cracked but readable

Fail 16 Jun 2023 68,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Central Front reg plate cracked but readable

Pass 29 Apr 2019 67,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

no reverse light

Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 66,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 66,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,641 miles

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 65,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 64,711 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,980 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,881 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,440 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 57,371 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,834 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 53,685 miles

both rear tyres perished

front number plate cracked

offside front indicator cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2007 52,738 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished + offside front worn on inner edge

front number plate cracked

offside front indicator cracked

offside rear seat belt cover broken

Pass 1 Feb 2006 80,867 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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D307 DLC is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D307 DLC, 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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D307 DLC is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 June 1987.

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