1987 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · E671 LEG
1987 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 170,139 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E671 LEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 170,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E671 LEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 3 Series (E671 LEG) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged inadequately clipped to arm and rubbing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
E671 LEG Mileage History
- 24/07/2023162,133 mi
- 23/07/2024162,853 mi+720 mi
- 22/07/2025166,017 mi+3,164 mi
- 27/07/2026170,136 mi+4,119 mi
- 29/07/2026170,139 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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