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601 BMW

1987 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,964 mi
Last recorded70,964 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

Registration601 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2022 70,964 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,279 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,826 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 69,488 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 68,627 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,397 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 66,060 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 64,765 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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601 BMW is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 601 BMW, 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 601 BMW registered?

601 BMW is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 1987.

Is 601 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 601 BMW shows 8 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 601 BMW have outstanding finance?

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