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D214 BJB

1987 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,419 mi
Last recorded162,419 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD214 BJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 162,419 miles

corrosion to under body

Pass 17 Jul 2024 162,406 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 162,384 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 162,320 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 162,084 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 162,057 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 162,055 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 161,982 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 161,890 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 161,657 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 161,597 miles

some corrosion to underbody

Pass 4 Apr 2013 160,058 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 160,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs in poor condition.

rad leaking.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 160,044 miles

BATTERY SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

R/H/F BRAKE BACKPLATE MISSING.

SCREW IN L/H/R TYRE TREAD.

SLIGHT WEAR AT L/H SIDE OF STEERING RACK.

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS(WOULD REQUIRE STEAM CLEAN TO PIN POINT).

Pass 13 Nov 2009 159,971 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 159,971 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine oil level low.

front number plate cracked.

general underbody surface corrosion.

l/h/f seatbelt slightly frayed.

r/h/f brake backplate missing.

slight oil leak at engine.

throttle sticking!

Pass 21 Oct 2008 159,643 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 159,643 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 156,714 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 156,714 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 156,542 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 143,905 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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D214 BJB is a 1987 BMW M3 in White with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 D214 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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D214 BJB is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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