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D453 HYM

1987 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,950 mi
Last recorded144,950 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD453 HYM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 144,950 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 144,694 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 144,334 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 144,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 143,937 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 143,707 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 142,909 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 142,757 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 141,242 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 141,151 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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D453 HYM is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D453 HYM, 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 D453 HYM registered?

D453 HYM is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 May 1987.

Is D453 HYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D453 HYM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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