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D199 UGP

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,220 mi
Last recorded159,220 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD199 UGP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 159,220 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 158,807 miles

Centre exhaust baffles are loose.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 157,944 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 157,109 miles

Exhaust deteriating internally.

Nearside wiper blade's deteriating.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 156,546 miles

Nearside wiper blede's deteriating.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 155,690 miles

Nearside wiper blade's deteriating.

Fail 4 Mar 2011 155,690 miles

Nearside wiper blade's deteriating.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 154,731 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 153,942 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 153,942 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 152,700 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Some free play on steering rack (to pinnion)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 152,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Some free play on steering rack (to pinnion)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 151,320 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 147,787 miles

o/f washers jets poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 147,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/f washers jets poor

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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D199 UGP is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 D199 UGP, 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 D199 UGP registered?

D199 UGP is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D199 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D199 UGP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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