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D30 HEL

1987 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,495 mi
Last recorded123,495 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD30 HEL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 123,495 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

general corrosion on whole underneath of vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2018 123,174 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported through engine bay (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front foglamp lense broken

Offside Rear brake pad sensor insecure from brake pad

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

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

all brake ferrels corroded

front fog lamps not working

fuel pipe slightly corroded

vehicle fitted with sill trims unable to see condition

Fail 23 May 2018 123,172 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges fouling on clutch and brake pedals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit near pedals (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit behind front bumper (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured near pedals (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring behind front bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured in boot area (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported through engine bay (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front foglamp lense broken

Offside Rear brake pad sensor insecure from brake pad

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

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

all brake ferrels corroded

brake pedal catches on electrical wires thats hanging loose

front fog lamps not working

fuel pipe slightly corroded

vehicle fitted with sill trims unable to see condition

Pass 14 Dec 2016 123,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Surface corrosion to brake disc's

Unable to see outer sills as covered by plastic side skirts

Pass 18 Dec 2015 121,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

diff ear mount bush separating

Fail 9 Dec 2015 121,098 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

diff ear mount bush separating

Pass 9 Dec 2014 119,510 miles

Both flexi hoses on front deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front d bushes worn but no excess play

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 119,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Both flexi hoses on front deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front d bushes worn but no excess play

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 118,365 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 118,362 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 114,166 miles

N\s\f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2011 114,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

N\s\f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 106,110 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 99,086 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 99,075 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil level is low

wiper fast speed does not work

Pass 29 Nov 2007 93,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 93,897 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)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 90,464 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 90,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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D30 HEL is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 D30 HEL, 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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D30 HEL is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 April 1987.

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