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D197 BJB

1987 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,134 mi
Last recorded141,134 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD197 BJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 141,134 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 139,463 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 139,463 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 136,149 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 136,149 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 May 2007 135,161 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 132,809 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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D197 BJB is a 1987 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 D197 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 D197 BJB registered?

D197 BJB is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D197 BJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D197 BJB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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