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D442 BBY

1987 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,600 mi
Last recorded80,600 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD442 BBY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 80,600 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 80,281 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 79,625 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 79,574 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 79,541 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 78,750 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,329 miles

n/s/f inner sill has traces of bodyfiller

Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,488 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 76,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 76,429 miles

small cracks on o/s front tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2012 76,412 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 76,412 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 76,402 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,290 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 75,921 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 75,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 75,706 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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D442 BBY is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D442 BBY, 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 D442 BBY registered?

D442 BBY is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 February 1987.

Is D442 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D442 BBY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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