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E962 CJM

1987 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

201,813 mi
Last recorded201,813 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE962 CJM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 201,813 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 200,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 199,155 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 198,158 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 197,892 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 196,779 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 196,133 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 196,133 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 195,804 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 194,174 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 194,173 miles

service brake just passed the test 52%

Fail 24 Nov 2016 194,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

service brake just passed the test 52%

Pass 4 Sep 2015 194,150 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 193,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

offside rear shock absorber dented

Fail 4 Sep 2014 193,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

offside rear shock absorber dented

Pass 2 Sep 2013 192,769 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 191,108 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 190,057 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 190,053 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 187,268 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 184,067 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 180,856 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 180,853 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 176,639 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 176,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 169,252 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 168,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Outter sills not checked because of sill covers.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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E962 CJM is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E962 CJM, 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 E962 CJM registered?

E962 CJM is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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