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E931 FPH

1987 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

216,226 mi
Last recorded216,226 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE931 FPH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 216,226 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 213,905 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 210,822 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 210,023 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 210,018 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 208,843 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 207,700 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 206,235 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 205,369 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 204,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

corrossion o/s/r wheelarch pipe coverrusted away

drivers seat worn and wobbles

play in steering rack o/s and n/s

Fail 15 May 2017 204,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect to low pattern not correct (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

corrossion o/s/r wheelarch pipe coverrusted away

drivers seat worn and wobbles

play in steering rack o/s and n/s

Pass 21 Mar 2016 202,509 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

brake warning light on

nearside rear tyre treads worn low on inner edge

offside front chassis corroded

only just pass on handbrake at 17%

rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 199,641 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear anti roll bar links slightly loose

Pass 8 Apr 2014 195,783 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 195,648 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 191,990 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 181,032 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 176,007 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 176,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 170,708 miles

no rear bumper

Pass 10 May 2007 163,132 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 155,596 miles

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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E931 FPH is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E931 FPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E931 FPH registered?

E931 FPH is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 December 1987.

Is E931 FPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E931 FPH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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