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1987 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · E206 LBT

E206 LBT

1987 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05/11/1987. Recorded mileage 137,650 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
1766cc

E206 LBT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
  • 137,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E206 LBT Mileage History

  1. 05/05/2022137,235 mi
  2. 21/05/2022137,235 mi
  3. 03/05/2024137,609 mi+374 mi
  4. 03/05/2024137,609 mi
  5. 25/04/2025137,650 mi+41 mi

Average of roughly 140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E206 LBT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (E206 LBT) between May 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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