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D21 CJG

1987 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

203,978 mi
Last recorded203,978 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 CJG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 203,978 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 203,539 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 203,191 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 201,607 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 200,963 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 200,417 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 200,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 200,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 199,729 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 199,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 198,938 miles

Exhaust centre silencer heatshield insecure.

NSR tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 197,860 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 192,258 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 192,225 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 192,147 miles

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

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

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

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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D21 CJG is a 1987 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc 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 D21 CJG, 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 D21 CJG registered?

D21 CJG is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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The MOT history for D21 CJG 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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