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A7 KUL

1987 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

126,204 mi
Last recorded126,204 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 KUL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 126,204 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 126,053 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 125,966 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 125,947 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 125,476 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 125,431 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 125,141 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 124,866 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 124,425 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 123,957 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 123,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 122,235 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 121,357 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 120,860 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 120,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 120,860 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 119,295 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 118,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 116,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 116,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 111,768 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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A7 KUL is a 1987 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A7 KUL, 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 A7 KUL registered?

A7 KUL is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is A7 KUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 KUL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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