1987 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · E257 CJM
1987 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 79,433 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1766cc
E257 CJM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2022
- 79,433 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E257 CJM Mileage History
- 01/10/202178,972 mi
- 26/09/202279,433 mi+461 mi
Average of roughly 468 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
E257 CJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 3 Series (E257 CJM) between October 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items 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 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.
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