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E81 ODF

1987 BMW 325

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,259 mi
Last recorded114,259 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 325101,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE81 ODF
MakeBMW
Model325
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 114,259 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 112,164 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 112,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 111,162 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 111,160 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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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E81 ODF is a 1987 BMW 325 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E81 ODF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E81 ODF registered?

E81 ODF is a 1987 BMW 325, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E81 ODF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E81 ODF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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