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D159 BMV

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,600 mi
Last recorded122,600 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD159 BMV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 122,600 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 122,434 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 121,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 121,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 120,125 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 120,125 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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D159 BMV is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D159 BMV, 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 D159 BMV registered?

D159 BMV is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D159 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D159 BMV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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