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ALF 680Y

1987 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,475 mi
Last recorded130,475 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 680Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 130,475 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 128,450 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 127,903 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 127,698 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 127,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 127,318 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 126,538 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 125,953 miles

Both Front Steering Arms Slight Play

Pass 18 Apr 2017 125,428 miles

Steering Arms Have Slight Play

Pass 13 Apr 2016 125,112 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 124,908 miles

both rear anti roll bar link bushes starting to wear

Pass 16 Apr 2014 124,610 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 124,328 miles

CHECK warning light flashing on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 123,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 123,412 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 122,565 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 121,745 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 119,700 miles

Engine & gearbox have oil leak's ?

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

Steering rack has little play/worn u/l ?

Pass 13 Apr 2007 118,858 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 116,774 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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ALF 680Y is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ALF 680Y, 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 ALF 680Y registered?

ALF 680Y is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 February 1987.

Is ALF 680Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALF 680Y shows 20 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 ALF 680Y have outstanding finance?

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