The road tax status for D287 BGM is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for D287 BGM?

The MOT for D287 BGM is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 June 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of D287 BGM?

The recorded mileage for D287 BGM is 135,489 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is D287 BGM ULEZ compliant?

No, D287 BGM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1986 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · D287 BGM

D287 BGM

1986 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1986. Recorded mileage 135,489 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin: 1986 · Chester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 23/06/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 135,489 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 23/06/2026

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Mileage: 135,489 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1986
Engine: 2962cc

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D287 BGM Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
135,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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D287 BGM Mileage History

05/06/2025135,486 mi
25/06/2025135,489 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 55 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

D287 BGM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 14:30

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz Sl (D287 BGM) between June 2025 and June 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be a”; “Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))”; “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.

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