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C5 STB

1987 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,407 mi
Last recorded103,407 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 STB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 103,407 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 102,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 102,349 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 102,314 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 101,784 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 101,503 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 101,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 100,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,168 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 99,719 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 98,984 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 96,520 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,435 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 92,817 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 92,806 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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C5 STB is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C5 STB, 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 C5 STB?

You can check the full history of C5 STB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C5 STB registered?

C5 STB is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 June 1987.

Is C5 STB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 STB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C5 STB have outstanding finance?

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