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D43 GYP

1987 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,592 mi
Last recorded133,592 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD43 GYP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 133,592 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 133,206 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 132,791 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 132,433 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 132,190 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 132,002 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 131,118 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 131,034 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 131,034 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 128,416 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 125,538 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 125,387 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 121,998 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2008 121,998 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2007 117,372 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 116,677 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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D43 GYP is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D43 GYP, 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 D43 GYP registered?

D43 GYP is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 1987.

Is D43 GYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D43 GYP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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