1987 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · D453 HYM
1987 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 27 May 1987. Recorded mileage 144,950 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D453 HYM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 144,950 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.
D453 HYM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 3 Series (D453 HYM) between July 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 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: Suspension (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.
D453 HYM Mileage History
- 19/07/2022144,094 mi
- 13/03/2024144,334 mi+240 mi
- 26/04/2025144,694 mi+360 mi
- 25/04/2026144,950 mi+256 mi
Average of roughly 227 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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