1987 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · E395 YBH
1987 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 41,663 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E395 YBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 41,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E395 YBH MOT History
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 (E395 YBH) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E395 YBH Mileage History
- 12/07/202238,076 mi
- 15/07/202238,079 mi+3 mi
- 27/09/202340,274 mi+2,195 mi
- 23/09/202440,733 mi+459 mi
- 02/09/202541,663 mi+930 mi
Average of roughly 1,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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