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D44 BPL

1987 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,427 mi
Last recorded98,427 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD44 BPL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 98,427 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 98,087 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 97,996 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,801 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 96,660 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,250 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 93,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,954 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 91,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 89,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 89,296 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 85,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 84,500 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,500 miles

Brake warning light on

Pass 20 May 2011 82,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 80,782 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,655 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 78,451 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 75,101 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 72,970 miles

bonnet struts defective

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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D44 BPL is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D44 BPL, 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 D44 BPL registered?

D44 BPL is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 May 1987.

Is D44 BPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D44 BPL shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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