1987 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · D321 DWP
1987 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 17 Feb 1987. Recorded mileage 147,481 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D321 DWP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2023
- 147,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D321 DWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 3 Series (D321 DWP) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
D321 DWP Mileage History
- 10/10/2022127,007 mi
- 11/10/2022127,009 mi+2 mi
- 26/10/2023147,481 mi+20,472 mi
Average of roughly 19,612 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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