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D331 ELF

1987 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,505 mi
Last recorded118,505 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD331 ELF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 118,505 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have perished/cracked sidewalls offside tyre also getting lumpy on outer sidewall

Fail 9 Feb 2017 118,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe to hose (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak bottom of radiator ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 117,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 117,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 115,227 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 115,227 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 113,908 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 112,765 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 111,268 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 110,091 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 109,184 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 107,067 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 105,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

bonnet stay defective

Pass 16 Dec 2005 104,311 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 104,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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D331 ELF is a 1987 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D331 ELF, 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 D331 ELF registered?

D331 ELF is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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