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CBZ 3251

1987 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

165,662 mi
Last recorded165,662 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBZ 3251
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 165,662 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 165,343 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 164,958 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 164,625 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 163,909 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 163,350 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 163,346 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 163,347 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

car been rally prepared

Fail 4 Nov 2014 163,346 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

car been rally prepared

Pass 1 Nov 2013 119,434 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

car been rally prepared

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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CBZ 3251 is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CBZ 3251, 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 CBZ 3251?

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What year was CBZ 3251 registered?

CBZ 3251 is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 April 1987.

Is CBZ 3251 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBZ 3251 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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