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D155 BJB

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,283 mi
Last recorded78,283 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD155 BJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 78,283 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 78,254 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 78,243 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 78,230 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 78,178 miles

nearside rear & offside rear upper shock absorber mounting bushes starting to wear

Fail 10 Sep 2014 78,178 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear & offside rear upper shock absorber mounting bushes starting to wear

Pass 8 Aug 2013 78,122 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 78,093 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,970 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 77,189 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 77,187 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 75,883 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 74,105 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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D155 BJB is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D155 BJB, 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 D155 BJB registered?

D155 BJB is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D155 BJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D155 BJB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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