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D313 VJC

1987 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,779 mi
Last recorded57,779 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD313 VJC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch area

slight corrosion on o/s inner sill

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,373 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion inner sills both rear

slight corrosion to floors

Fail 5 Nov 2007 46,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting to offside front inner wing

Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,763 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting to offside front inner wing

Pass 3 Nov 2006 40,694 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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D313 VJC is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D313 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

D313 VJC is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 May 1987.

Is D313 VJC safe to buy?

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