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JMZ 3855

1987 BMW 325

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,943 mi
Last recorded97,943 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 325101,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMZ 3855
MakeBMW
Model325
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 97,943 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 97,891 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 181,314 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 181,293 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 97,863 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 173,479 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 97,107 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2021 164,265 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 164,260 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 142,127 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 126,333 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,140 miles

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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JMZ 3855 is a 1987 BMW 325 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JMZ 3855, 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 JMZ 3855 registered?

JMZ 3855 is a 1987 BMW 325, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is JMZ 3855 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMZ 3855 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JMZ 3855 have outstanding finance?

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