No, E781 NOT is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for E781 NOT?

The MOT for E781 NOT is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 September 2009.

What is the recorded mileage of E781 NOT?

The recorded mileage for E781 NOT is 174,755 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E781 NOT ULEZ compliant?

No, E781 NOT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1987 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · E781 NOT

E781 NOT

1987 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 174,755 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chelmsford
MOT Status: Valid until 25/09/2009
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 174,755 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 25/09/2009

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 174,755 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1987
Engine: 1990cc

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E781 NOT Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2008
174,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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E781 NOT Mileage History

13/09/2006153,350 mi
18/09/2007165,476 mi+12,126 mi
26/09/2007165,706 mi+230 mi
16/09/2008174,749 mi+9,043 mi
19/09/2008174,755 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 10,608 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E781 NOT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 19:01

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 3 Series (E781 NOT) between September 2006 and September 2008.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 September 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)”.

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