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E899 TYJ

1987 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,847 mi
Last recorded187,847 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE899 TYJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2007 187,847 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front number plate dameged

slight play in steering rack

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2007 187,839 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front number plate damaged

slight play in steering rack

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2005 183,399 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 183,399 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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E899 TYJ is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E899 TYJ, 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 E899 TYJ registered?

E899 TYJ is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 August 1987.

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