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D322 BPF

1987 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,076 mi
Last recorded35,076 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD322 BPF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 35,076 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 34,633 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 34,600 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 34,519 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 34,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2017 34,323 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 34,089 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,309 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 32,942 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,561 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 32,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,153 miles

n/s/f, o/s/f & o/s/r tyre sidewalls starting to deteriorate with cracks.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,864 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 31,521 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 1 May 2008 31,124 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 30,729 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,391 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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D322 BPF is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 D322 BPF, 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 D322 BPF registered?

D322 BPF is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 May 1987.

Is D322 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D322 BPF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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