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3 CDL

1987 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,726 mi
Last recorded39,726 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 CDL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 39,726 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,720 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 39,717 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,712 miles

Advise offside front fog light not working

Fail 4 Aug 2014 39,712 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise offside front fog light not working

Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,708 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 39,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,704 miles

Rear service brake not locking

Rubber on rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 May 2011 39,702 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 39,699 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,691 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 39,691 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,666 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 39,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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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3 CDL is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 3 CDL, 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 3 CDL registered?

3 CDL is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is 3 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 CDL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 3 CDL have outstanding finance?

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