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E286 WGF

1987 BMW 325

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,166 mi
Last recorded95,166 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 325101,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE286 WGF
MakeBMW
Model325
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 95,166 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 94,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 92,964 miles

general corrosion to underside but not severe

steering arms have play but minor

Fail 29 Apr 2022 92,964 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

general corrosion to underside but not severe

steering arms have play but minor

How Reliable is the BMW 325?

Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
4,833
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
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E286 WGF is a 1987 BMW 325 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 101,761 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E286 WGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this BMW 325 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E286 WGF registered?

E286 WGF is a 1987 BMW 325, first registered on 3 November 1987.

Is E286 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E286 WGF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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