1987 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · D762 GHU
1987 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1987. Recorded mileage 88,783 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1766cc
D762 GHU Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2021
- 88,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D762 GHU Mileage History
- 30/06/200784,886 mi
- 02/08/201185,241 mi+355 mi
- 27/07/201286,296 mi+1,055 mi
- 15/07/201486,469 mi+173 mi
- 15/07/201486,471 mi+2 mi
- 26/05/201687,721 mi+1,250 mi
- 06/06/201888,698 mi+977 mi
- 24/07/202188,793 mi+95 mi
- 31/07/202188,783 mi-10 mi
Average of roughly 277 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D762 GHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 3 Series (D762 GHU) between June 2007 and July 2021.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”.
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