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D101 AGU

1987 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,663 mi
Last recorded91,663 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD101 AGU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 91,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2010 91,663 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2009 81,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspension low

Pass 26 Jan 2008 78,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

washers weak but hitting screen

Pass 22 Jul 2006 74,118 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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D101 AGU is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D101 AGU, 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 D101 AGU registered?

D101 AGU is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 1987.

Is D101 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D101 AGU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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