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464 XFK

1987 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

136,268 mi
Last recorded136,268 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration464 XFK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 136,268 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 136,041 miles

PAKING BAKE 19%

Pass 12 Nov 2021 135,879 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 16 Oct 2020 135,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 135,354 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 134,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2017 132,915 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 131,720 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 130,576 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 129,810 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 129,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 128,837 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 127,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 127,041 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 126,140 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 125,106 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 124,712 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 123,133 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 123,133 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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464 XFK is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 464 XFK, 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 464 XFK registered?

464 XFK is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is 464 XFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 464 XFK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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