1987 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · E272 FRO
1987 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 1987. Recorded mileage 86,673 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E272 FRO Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2023
- 86,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E272 FRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 3 Series (E272 FRO) between May 2006 and October 2023.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor ”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
E272 FRO Mileage History
- 13/05/200695,216 mi
- 27/10/201269,932 mi-25,284 mi
- 08/08/201571,650 mi+1,718 mi
- 25/03/201772,967 mi+1,317 mi
- 24/03/201877,932 mi+4,965 mi
- 21/04/201983,332 mi+5,400 mi
- 28/03/202284,764 mi+1,432 mi
- 11/04/202284,779 mi+15 mi
- 21/10/202386,671 mi+1,892 mi
- 23/10/202386,673 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly -490 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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