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TOH 331D

1987 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,000 mi
Last recorded93,000 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOH 331D
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 93,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 91,000 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 90,000 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 89,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 89,149 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 89,134 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,143 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 89,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 89,115 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 89,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp remains on (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 88,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

oil leak front

Fail 17 Feb 2018 88,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 88,912 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Battery insecure Under bonnet (1.9.1)

Front Oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 88,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edges 195/65. R14. 89h (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 88,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 88,730 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,760 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 88,760 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 88,462 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 85,313 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 85,313 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 82,775 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 81,476 miles

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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TOH 331D is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TOH 331D, 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 TOH 331D registered?

TOH 331D is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is TOH 331D safe to buy?

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