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A14 FLH

1987 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,065 mi
Last recorded134,065 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 FLH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 134,065 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 133,318 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 132,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 130,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

welding has been carried out to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2009 129,854 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusting

n/s headlamp in poor condition

power steering pipes damp

steering rack track rods in poor condition

Fail 7 Nov 2008 129,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s headlamp cracked

n/s/r shock absorber top mount in poor condition

o/s r brake hose in poor condition

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2008 126,534 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 121,215 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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A14 FLH is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A14 FLH, 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.

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What year was A14 FLH registered?

A14 FLH is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 June 1987.

Is A14 FLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 FLH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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