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D313 SJO

1987 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,332 mi
Last recorded184,332 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD313 SJO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2007 184,332 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 184,329 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 172,246 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 172,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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D313 SJO is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D313 SJO, 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 D313 SJO registered?

D313 SJO is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 1987.

Is D313 SJO safe to buy?

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