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D173 YOO

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,593 mi
Last recorded107,593 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD173 YOO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 107,593 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 106,348 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 105,302 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 104,253 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 102,826 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 101,986 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 100,479 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 98,369 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,950 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 91,229 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 89,355 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 84,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 84,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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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D173 YOO is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 D173 YOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D173 YOO registered?

D173 YOO is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D173 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D173 YOO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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