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YIA 538

1987 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,786 mi
Last recorded82,786 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIA 538
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 82,786 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 82,698 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 82,609 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 82,564 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,553 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 82,476 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,159 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2011 82,153 miles

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2010 78,244 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING

LEAK ON STEERING RACK AND POWER STEERING PIPES

OIL SWITCH LEAKING

Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,262 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2007 72,039 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 71,607 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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YIA 538 is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YIA 538, 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

How do I check the history of YIA 538?

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What year was YIA 538 registered?

YIA 538 is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is YIA 538 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIA 538 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YIA 538 have outstanding finance?

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