1987 BMW Unclassified MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 1987, based on 96 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1987 BMW Unclassified MOT Analysis
The 1987 BMW Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 60.4% based on 96 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 100,721 miles on the odometer. With a 39.6% failure rate, the 1987 Unclassified is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1987 BMW Unclassified is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 3.1% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Tyres is the second most common issue at 2.1%. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors follows at 2.1%.
Top failures specific to 1987 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 3.1% | 3 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.1% | 2 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 2.1% | 2 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 1.0% | 1 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Suspension | 1.0% | 1 |
| 6 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 1.0% | 1 |
| 7 | Suspension | 1.0% | 1 |
| 8 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 1.0% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 100,721 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.31 | 3.1% | 3 |
| Tyres | 0.21 | 2.1% | 2 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 0.21 | 2.1% | 2 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 0.10 | 1.0% | 1 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 0.10 | 1.0% | 1 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.10 | 1.0% | 1 |
| Suspension | 0.10 | 1.0% | 1 |
| Body & Structure | 0.10 | 1.0% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1987 BMW Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 60.4% based on 96 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 100,721 miles on the odometer. With a 39.6% failure rate, the 1987 Unclassified is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1987 BMW Unclassified, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With an average mileage of 100,721 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 3.1% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 3.1% of MOT failures on 1987 BMW Unclassified models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Tyres — 2.1% of failures
Tyres issues account for 2.1% of MOT failures on 1987 BMW Unclassified models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 2.1% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 2.1% of MOT failures on 1987 BMW Unclassified models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.