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B6 SPO

1987 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,583 mi
Last recorded154,583 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 SPO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 154,583 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 154,583 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 154,583 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 154,583 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 154,583 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 154,583 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 154,186 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 153,017 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 151,491 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 149,370 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 147,908 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 147,063 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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B6 SPO is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B6 SPO, 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 B6 SPO?

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What year was B6 SPO registered?

B6 SPO is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 April 1987.

Is B6 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 SPO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B6 SPO have outstanding finance?

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