1987 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · E438 AHJ
1987 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 1987. Recorded mileage 178,472 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E438 AHJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/12/2023
- 178,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E438 AHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1987 BMW 3 Series (E438 AHJ) between December 2023 and December 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Fuel system component leaking under body fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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