1987 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · E558 TCV
1987 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 109,348 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E558 TCV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 109,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E558 TCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 3 Series (E558 TCV) between March 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
E558 TCV Mileage History
- 28/03/2006102,396 mi
- 04/04/2007105,666 mi+3,270 mi
- 04/04/2007105,666 mi
- 24/01/2008106,095 mi+429 mi
- 24/03/2009106,510 mi+415 mi
- 27/03/2009106,510 mi
- 23/03/2010106,620 mi+110 mi
- 29/03/2011106,662 mi+42 mi
- 14/03/2012106,834 mi+172 mi
- 15/03/2012106,836 mi+2 mi
- 26/04/2013108,352 mi+1,516 mi
- 03/04/2014108,781 mi+429 mi
- 21/04/2015109,119 mi+338 mi
- 25/04/2016109,270 mi+151 mi
- 29/05/2026109,348 mi+78 mi
- 29/05/2026109,348 mi
Average of roughly 345 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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