1987 BMW 5 Series 3.4L Petrol · E28 MOB
1987 BMW 5 Series (3.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 233,260 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E28 MOB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 233,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E28 MOB Mileage History
- 25/02/2023229,501 mi
- 25/02/2023229,501 mi
- 21/05/2025233,240 mi+3,739 mi
- 08/07/2026233,260 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 1,117 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E28 MOB 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 5 Series (E28 MOB) between February 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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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