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BWP 706M

1987 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,023 mi
Last recorded27,023 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 706M
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,023 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 96,372 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 96,372 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 95,133 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 95,133 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 93,491 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 91,941 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 90,967 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 90,967 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 90,388 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 78,147 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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BWP 706M is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BWP 706M, 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

How do I check the history of BWP 706M?

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What year was BWP 706M registered?

BWP 706M is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 January 1987.

Is BWP 706M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 706M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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