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1987 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · D995 XJL

D995 XJL

1987 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25/08/1987. Recorded mileage 180,829 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/01/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
2494cc

D995 XJL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 20/01/2026
  • 180,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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D995 XJL Mileage History

  1. 28/12/2023176,621 mi
  2. 25/01/2024176,627 mi+6 mi
  3. 22/01/2025178,161 mi+1,534 mi
  4. 22/01/2025178,161 mi
  5. 20/01/2026180,829 mi+2,668 mi

Average of roughly 2,039 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D995 XJL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 3 Series (D995 XJL) between December 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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