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666 PTB

1987 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,946 mi
Last recorded24,946 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration666 PTB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 24,946 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 24,847 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 24,816 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 24,772 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 24,698 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 24,573 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 24,480 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 24,382 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 24,229 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,190 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,994 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 23,856 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,715 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,641 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,218 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 23,092 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,867 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,650 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,466 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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666 PTB is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 116,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 666 PTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 666 PTB?

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What year was 666 PTB registered?

666 PTB is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 1987.

Is 666 PTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 666 PTB shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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