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D348 DPG

1987 BMW M3

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

278,828 mi
Last recorded278,828 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD348 DPG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 278,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 278,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front O/S/F TIE ROD END INNER HAS PLAY BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2024 278,735 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 278,570 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 278,570 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 278,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 278,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 277,818 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 277,805 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 277,276 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded ALL , SLIGHTLY CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 275,817 miles

headlamp mask/converter fitted to offside headlamp

Pass 4 Jul 2015 274,171 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 273,486 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2012 270,036 miles

FRONT FOG LAMPS NOT ILLUMINATING

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2012 269,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

drivers seat back worn with movement,but can be secured

Pass 29 Nov 2010 268,328 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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D348 DPG is a 1987 BMW M3 in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D348 DPG, 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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D348 DPG is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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