1987 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · E250 HFL
1987 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1987. Recorded mileage 150,556 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E250 HFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 150,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E250 HFL 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 (E250 HFL) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
E250 HFL Mileage History
- 30/03/2022145,466 mi
- 28/03/2023147,187 mi+1,721 mi
- 26/03/2024148,197 mi+1,010 mi
- 19/03/2025149,679 mi+1,482 mi
- 25/03/2026150,556 mi+877 mi
Average of roughly 1,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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