MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,315 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
dashboard trim fouling on brake pedal.
idle hunting.
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.
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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