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TJI 4372

1987 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,967 mi
Last recorded199,967 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJI 4372
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 199,967 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 199,333 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 199,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 197,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear wheel arch in poor condition

Fail 22 Dec 2008 197,658 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear wheel arch in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2006 190,569 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 183,917 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 183,894 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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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TJI 4372 is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TJI 4372, 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 TJI 4372 registered?

TJI 4372 is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is TJI 4372 safe to buy?

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