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YBZ 3354

1987 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,124 mi
Last recorded162,124 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBZ 3354
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 162,124 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 158,029 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 156,741 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 155,921 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 135,472 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 135,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 126,007 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s ana o/s track rods have slight play

Fail 25 Oct 2010 126,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s ana o/s track rods have slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2009 125,041 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 125,040 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 120,950 miles

front offside wheelbearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 13 Jun 2006 118,020 miles

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 118,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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YBZ 3354 is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YBZ 3354, 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 YBZ 3354 registered?

YBZ 3354 is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is YBZ 3354 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBZ 3354 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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