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B16 GUO

1987 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,830 mi
Last recorded114,830 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GUO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 114,830 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 114,444 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 114,370 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 114,315 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 114,234 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2021 113,572 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 112,430 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 112,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixings not compatible all four (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 111,954 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 111,954 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2015 111,298 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

crack in n/s/r lamp

Fail 9 Jun 2015 111,298 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

crack in n/s/r lamp

Fail 11 Jun 2014 110,285 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 110,285 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 109,762 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 109,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 107,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Sep 2007 106,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 106,419 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 105,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B16 GUO is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B16 GUO, 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 B16 GUO registered?

B16 GUO is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 August 1987.

Is B16 GUO safe to buy?

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