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D321 RDA

1987 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,388 mi
Last recorded98,388 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD321 RDA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2022 98,388 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 98,088 miles

under body corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 97,692 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,662 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,761 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

chassis slight corosionand sill

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

components coroded

fuel piope slightly coroded

Pass 30 May 2014 96,132 miles

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

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

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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D321 RDA is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D321 RDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D321 RDA registered?

D321 RDA is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 January 1987.

Is D321 RDA safe to buy?

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