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D247 SNC

1987 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,620 mi
Last recorded151,620 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD247 SNC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 151,620 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 150,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 150,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 147,701 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 147,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 146,810 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 146,810 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 143,688 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 143,678 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads low

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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D247 SNC is a 1987 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D247 SNC, 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 D247 SNC registered?

D247 SNC is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D247 SNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D247 SNC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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