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C19 DSE

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2465cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

263,266 mi
Last recorded263,266 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 DSE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,465cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 263,266 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 263,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 263,057 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 262,518 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 262,512 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 261,222 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 259,523 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 257,429 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 25,502 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 254,721 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 249,447 miles

(front to rear)brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2012 247,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

anti roll bar fouling exhaust and lower arm

front subframe has been cut

Fail 18 Aug 2012 247,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

anti roll bar fouling exhaust and lower arm

front subframe has been cut

Pass 16 Oct 2007 244,738 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 234,912 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 234,904 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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C19 DSE is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,465cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C19 DSE, 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 C19 DSE registered?

C19 DSE is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is C19 DSE safe to buy?

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