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B12 EBX

1987 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,533 mi
Last recorded87,533 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 EBX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 87,533 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 87,072 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,758 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 86,443 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 86,002 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 86,002 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 84,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 84,756 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 82,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 79,175 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 74,964 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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B12 EBX is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B12 EBX, 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 B12 EBX?

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What year was B12 EBX registered?

B12 EBX is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 April 1987.

Is B12 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 EBX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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