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B11 TOK

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,015 mi
Last recorded96,015 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 TOK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,015 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2012 96,014 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

wiper blade parking erratic

Fail 17 Jun 2011 95,666 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear driveshaft cv boot weeping

Pass 17 Jun 2011 95,666 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear driveshaft cv boot weeping

Pass 21 Jun 2010 92,447 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter weeping grease

Pass 9 Jun 2009 87,182 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 87,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 82,636 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 77,688 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,755 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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B11 TOK is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B11 TOK, 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.

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What year was B11 TOK registered?

B11 TOK is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is B11 TOK safe to buy?

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