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E898 KHX

1987 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,813 mi
Last recorded118,813 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE898 KHX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 118,813 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 118,545 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 118,544 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 117,690 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 117,527 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,098 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 117,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 116,908 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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E898 KHX is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E898 KHX, 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.

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What year was E898 KHX registered?

E898 KHX is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E898 KHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E898 KHX shows 8 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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