1987 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · E533 ANJ
1987 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 133,660 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E533 ANJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2022
- 133,660 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.
E533 ANJ 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 (E533 ANJ) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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