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A19 FYV

1987 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,762 mi
Last recorded83,762 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 FYV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 83,762 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 83,694 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 83,032 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 81,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 81,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 80,219 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 80,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 80,191 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 72,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

n/s rear undersill is corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 72,141 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

n/s rear undersill is corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,502 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 58,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,076 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front floors are corroded but look like they have been previously welded from the inside

front to rear brake pipe is getting corroded at the rear

Fail 18 Aug 2009 54,072 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front floors are corroded but look like they have been previously welded from the inside

front to rear brake pipe is getting corroded at the rear

Pass 27 May 2008 53,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 51,024 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 51,023 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 46,597 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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A19 FYV is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A19 FYV, 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 A19 FYV registered?

A19 FYV is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 May 1987.

Is A19 FYV safe to buy?

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