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C14 EAB

1987 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,753 mi
Last recorded121,753 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 EAB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 121,753 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel hose perished at filter

reverse lamps not working

windscreen washers slightly reduced output

Pass 21 Sep 2023 121,752 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

N/S inner steering joint worn

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 121,412 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4, minor (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts, minor ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 121,412 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4, minor (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts, minor ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 121,360 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 30 Jul 2021 121,360 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 17 Jul 2020 120,493 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

washers slightly poor - leak on hose

Pass 22 Jul 2019 120,304 miles

"check" light on dash, likely on for washers low ( washer level fine )

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S/F top mount very slight play

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F tyre cracking all over

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Very slight play inner rack joints on both fronts

Washers slightly poor and intermittent

Fail 22 Jul 2019 120,304 miles

"check" light on dash, likely on for washers low ( washer level fine )

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S/F top mount very slight play

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F tyre cracking all over

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Very slight play inner rack joints on both fronts

Washers slightly poor and intermittent

Pass 30 Jul 2018 119,239 miles

N/S/F seat does not fold forward allowing access to back

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread and wearing edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play both fronts from rack

Fail 28 Jul 2018 119,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

"check" light illuminated on dash

N/S/F seat does not fold forward allowing access to back

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread and wearing edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play both fronts from rack

Pass 12 Aug 2017 118,450 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

osf tyre worn

play in ns steering rack inner joint

power steering rack slight weep of fluid

Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,934 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 117,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 115,760 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 108,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 108,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Trim around pedals insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 108,242 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 108,242 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 107,542 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 107,520 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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C14 EAB is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C14 EAB, 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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C14 EAB is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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