BMW Unknown (1987)
1987 BMW Unknown
CarHunch analysed 229 real MOT records for the 1987 BMW Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 1987 BMW Unknown
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (82%) | 187 | 2.7% | 0 |
| Diesel (18%) | 41 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1987 BMW Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1987 BMW Unknown vehicles fall between 58,109 and 68,451 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1987 BMW Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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25%
Rear Seats Removed at time of test
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25%
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
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25%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
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25%
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
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25%
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
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12.5%
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside inner sills
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12.5%
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
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12.5%
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1987. Counts include advisories and failures.
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