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A5 GNO

1987 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,273 mi
Last recorded124,273 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GNO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 124,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 14 May 2026 124,273 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Jun 2025 123,897 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 123,292 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 122,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 119,957 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 118,533 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 118,460 miles

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 117,615 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 116,829 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 115,797 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 110,318 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,465 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 107,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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Pass 22 Jul 2009 107,379 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 107,172 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 107,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A5 GNO is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A5 GNO, 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

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What year was A5 GNO registered?

A5 GNO is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 February 1987.

Is A5 GNO safe to buy?

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