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D51 TTA

1987 BMW 325

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,976 mi
Last recorded135,976 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 325101,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD51 TTA
MakeBMW
Model325
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 135,976 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 134,873 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2023 134,870 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Nearside Front & Offside Front (7.1.2 (e))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

How Reliable is the BMW 325?

Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
4,833
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
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D51 TTA is a 1987 BMW 325 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 101,761 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D51 TTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this BMW 325 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D51 TTA registered?

D51 TTA is a 1987 BMW 325, first registered on 27 May 1987.

Is D51 TTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D51 TTA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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