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AGZ 2676

1987 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,027 mi
Last recorded137,027 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGZ 2676
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 137,027 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody covered with underseal.

Pass 8 Jul 2022 136,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 136,717 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 136,467 miles

play inner steering arms

Pass 1 Jul 2017 136,462 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 135,790 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 134,371 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 134,000 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 132,461 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 May 2011 132,285 miles

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

N/S & O/S OUTTER SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 May 2010 131,204 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

N/S & O/S REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH GREASE

Fail 25 May 2010 131,204 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

N/S & O/S REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH GREASE

Pass 21 May 2009 131,100 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 131,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2008
Fail 16 May 2008 131,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 131,108 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/f track rod end have slight play.

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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AGZ 2676 is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AGZ 2676, 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 AGZ 2676 registered?

AGZ 2676 is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is AGZ 2676 safe to buy?

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