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6 GOT

1987 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,437 mi
Last recorded120,437 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 GOT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 120,437 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 120,437 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2023 120,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2023 120,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 120,437 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 120,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 120,221 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 120,221 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 120,180 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 118,145 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 118,142 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 114,112 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 112,288 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 111,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 107,782 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate cracked

slight play o/s steering rack end

Fail 8 May 2009 107,782 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate cracked

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 2 Aug 2006 106,651 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 105,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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6 GOT is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 6 GOT, 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.

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What year was 6 GOT registered?

6 GOT is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is 6 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 GOT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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