MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,806 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
some corrosion to n/s outer sill
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
some corrosion to n/s outer sill
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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D459 UTO is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 D459 UTO, 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 D459 UTO registered?
D459 UTO is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1987.
Is D459 UTO safe to buy?
The MOT history for D459 UTO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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