1987 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · 3 CDL
1987 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 39,726 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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3 CDL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2022
- 39,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
3 CDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1987 BMW 3 Series (3 CDL) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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