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D322 YCH

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,995 mi
Last recorded143,995 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD322 YCH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 143,995 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 143,720 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 143,322 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 142,671 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 142,154 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 142,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2015 141,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 141,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 141,902 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 141,864 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 141,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D322 YCH is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D322 YCH, 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 D322 YCH registered?

D322 YCH is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D322 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D322 YCH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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