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WXI 990

1987 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXI 990
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026
Pass 27 Feb 2025
Pass 17 Mar 2023 32,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 32,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2014 32,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 32,101 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,695 miles

front tyres cracking in treads

neariside front shock seeping

nearside front brake flexi hose outer pipe starting to come away from the inner pipe. (no sign of bulging when foot barke applied

nearside rear worn on the inner egde

pin hole blow on the middle box

Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,104 miles

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

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

play in offside and nearside track rods

rear tyres cracking between tread and side walls and in treads

Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,168 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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WXI 990 is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WXI 990, 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 WXI 990 registered?

WXI 990 is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 January 1987.

Is WXI 990 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXI 990 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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