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D127 UGT

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

253,850 mi
Last recorded253,850 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD127 UGT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 253,850 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowered - all four (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Jul 2018 251,785 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened lowered - all round (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 249,784 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 246,870 miles

Lower windscreen cracked

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 242,443 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 239,111 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 234,225 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Jun 2013 234,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 228,318 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 224,198 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 218,822 miles

race car with full harnesses and roll cage fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2010 218,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

race car with full harnesses and roll cage fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 215,673 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 215,671 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 210,256 miles

O/S/R fog light has water in lens.

Slight surface corrosion to front brake discs.

Fail 10 Jul 2008 210,256 miles

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

O/S/R fog light has water in lens.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Slight surface corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 201,877 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 201,877 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 207,645 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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D127 UGT is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D127 UGT, 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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D127 UGT is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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