The road tax status for E26 BCH is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for E26 BCH?

The MOT for E26 BCH is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 September 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of E26 BCH?

The recorded mileage for E26 BCH is 49,475 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E26 BCH ULEZ compliant?

No, E26 BCH does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1987 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · E26 BCH

E26 BCH

1987 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 22/10/1987. Recorded mileage 49,475 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 01/09/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 49,475 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 01/09/2025

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Mileage: 49,475 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1987
Engine: 2494cc

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E26 BCH Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2024
49,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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E26 BCH Mileage History

16/06/202247,224 mi
20/06/202348,273 mi+1,049 mi
03/09/202449,475 mi+1,202 mi

Average of roughly 1,015 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

E26 BCH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 05:29

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 3 Series (E26 BCH) between June 2022 and September 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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