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D101 PVU

1987 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,759 mi
Last recorded175,759 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD101 PVU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 May 2009 175,759 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 173,116 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 164,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 155,683 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 PVU is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D101 PVU, 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 D101 PVU?

You can check the full history of D101 PVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D101 PVU registered?

D101 PVU is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is D101 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D101 PVU shows 4 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 D101 PVU have outstanding finance?

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