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D217 UNT

1987 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,187 mi
Last recorded120,187 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD217 UNT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 120,187 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 120,187 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 120,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 120,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 120,186 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points of floor pan /sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear anti roll bar mount rubbers worn

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2020 120,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres close to wheel arches

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points of floor pan /sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear anti roll bar mount rubbers worn

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 120,186 miles

Rear rear antiroll bar link rubbers perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points of floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

washer jets spray high

Fail 2 Jul 2018 120,186 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holeld as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear antiroll bar link rubbers perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points of floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

washer jets spray high

Pass 13 Jun 2017 120,186 miles

head lamp beam benders fitted

poor spray patern from washer jets

sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

Pass 19 Oct 2015 120,188 miles

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Fail 21 Oct 2014 120,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 120,186 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 120,190 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 120,186 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 122,022 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 122,022 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 120,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 120,186 miles

vechile tested in daylight no headlights fitted aim not checked

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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D217 UNT is a 1987 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D217 UNT, 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 D217 UNT registered?

D217 UNT is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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