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A14 OOG

1987 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,458 mi
Last recorded138,458 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 OOG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 138,458 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 135,700 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 120,699 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 120,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting and deteriorated

fuel tank repair not leaking at time of test

n/s/f brake pipe corroded along floor

rear brake pipes corroded

slight fluctuation o/s/f brake

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 OOG is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OOG, 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 A14 OOG registered?

A14 OOG is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is A14 OOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 OOG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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