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E940 FPL

1987 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,315 mi
Last recorded148,315 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE940 FPL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 148,315 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 145,950 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 145,568 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 145,069 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 142,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

dashboard trim fouling on brake pedal.

idle hunting.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 142,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

dashboard trim fouling on brake pedal.

idle hunting.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 139,534 miles

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

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

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 18 Apr 2008 139,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2007 136,035 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 12,790 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 12,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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E940 FPL is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E940 FPL, 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 E940 FPL registered?

E940 FPL is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 December 1987.

Is E940 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E940 FPL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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