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E942 LLF

1987 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,354 mi
Last recorded126,354 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE942 LLF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 126,354 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms corroding.

underbody of the vehicle corroding at various places.

Pass 30 Aug 2024 126,355 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2024 126,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody of the vehicle corroding at various places.

Pass 19 Apr 2022 126,359 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2020 126,305 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 126,305 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp head lights (4.4.3 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 126,324 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,681 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 106,766 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 99,112 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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E942 LLF is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E942 LLF, 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 E942 LLF registered?

E942 LLF is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 October 1987.

Is E942 LLF safe to buy?

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