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D314 JPR

1987 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,669 mi
Last recorded110,669 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD314 JPR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 110,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Signs of oil leaks around engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 110,380 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Signs of oil leaks around engine and gearbox

Fail 6 Jan 2023 110,380 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Signs of oil leaks around engine and gearbox

Pass 30 Nov 2021 110,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 109,464 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 109,026 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 108,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 108,025 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 107,657 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 107,657 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 107,387 miles

nearside front jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 107,178 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 107,178 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 107,036 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front anti roll bar links weak

brake discs slight corrosion

front suspension bottom arm rear bushes weak

front suspension jacking points corroded

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 26 May 2011 107,036 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front anti roll bar links weak

brake discs slight corrosion

front suspension bottom arm rear bushes weak

front suspension jacking points corroded

slight wear in steering rack

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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D314 JPR is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D314 JPR, 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 D314 JPR registered?

D314 JPR is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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