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C14 YBM

1987 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

111,059 mi
Last recorded111,059 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 YBM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 111,059 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 110,924 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 110,738 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 110,283 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 109,515 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 108,187 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 107,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 106,413 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 105,772 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 104,687 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 103,238 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 100,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 99,474 miles

middle exhaust box has minor leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leaks from engine and gear box area

rear anti roll bar liks bushes cracking

rear wishbone bushes starting to crack

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2008 100,687 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 100,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 100,682 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 100,543 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r/brake pipe slight corrsoin

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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C14 YBM is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C14 YBM, 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 C14 YBM registered?

C14 YBM is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 August 1987.

Is C14 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 YBM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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