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A20 DWT

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,874 mi
Last recorded156,874 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DWT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 156,874 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 154,376 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 153,814 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 153,099 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 153,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 152,469 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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A20 DWT is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 139,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 DWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 39 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 DWT registered?

A20 DWT is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 5 May 1987.

Is A20 DWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 DWT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A20 DWT have outstanding finance?

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