1987 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · B16 GUO
1987 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 114,830 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B16 GUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 114,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B16 GUO 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 (B16 GUO) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
B16 GUO Mileage History
- 09/04/2022114,234 mi
- 01/04/2023114,315 mi+81 mi
- 13/04/2024114,370 mi+55 mi
- 29/03/2025114,444 mi+74 mi
- 27/05/2026114,830 mi+386 mi
Average of roughly 144 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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