1987 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · E998 FBC
1987 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1987. Recorded mileage 41,974 miles. MOT valid until 27/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1990cc
E998 FBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 41,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E998 FBC Mileage History
- 22/08/202241,535 mi
- 21/08/202341,559 mi+24 mi
- 23/08/202441,640 mi+81 mi
- 20/08/202541,667 mi+27 mi
- 25/08/202641,974 mi+307 mi
Average of roughly 110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E998 FBC 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 (E998 FBC) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
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