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D190 BJB

1987 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,294 mi
Last recorded108,294 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD190 BJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 108,294 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 107,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 107,155 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 106,391 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 106,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 105,711 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 105,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 104,821 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,704 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 103,889 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,839 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 103,839 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 102,573 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 101,854 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 100,924 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 100,580 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 99,659 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 98,075 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 97,050 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 95,055 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 93,310 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 90,362 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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D190 BJB is a 1987 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 D190 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D190 BJB registered?

D190 BJB is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D190 BJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D190 BJB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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