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D248 HPX

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,180 mi
Last recorded146,180 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD248 HPX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2010 146,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 145,905 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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D248 HPX is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D248 HPX, 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 D248 HPX registered?

D248 HPX is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D248 HPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D248 HPX shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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