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JAH 88D

1987 BMW 325

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,858 mi
Last recorded106,858 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 325101,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAH 88D
MakeBMW
Model325
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 106,858 miles

Front Power steering leaking fluid

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight movement

Rear Diff leaking fluid

Fail 16 Jul 2025 106,858 miles

Front Power steering leaking fluid

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight movement

Rear Diff leaking fluid

Pass 19 Jun 2024 106,859 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 106,858 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 106,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 106,858 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 106,858 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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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JAH 88D is a 1987 BMW 325 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JAH 88D, 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 JAH 88D registered?

JAH 88D is a 1987 BMW 325, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is JAH 88D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAH 88D shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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