1987 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · D423 MGL
1987 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1987. Recorded mileage 95,238 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,238 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D423 MGL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 95,238 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.
D423 MGL 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 (D423 MGL) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
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.
D423 MGL Mileage History
- 04/08/202272,900 mi
- 25/07/202374,119 mi+1,219 mi
- 25/11/202595,238 mi+21,119 mi
Average of roughly 6,748 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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