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D357 YTY

1987 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,390 mi
Last recorded140,390 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD357 YTY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 140,390 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 140,171 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 139,953 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 139,826 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 139,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leaking from valve under fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 139,695 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 139,694 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no lamps fitted (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working no washer bottle pipes or jets fitted (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2011 139,133 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 139,133 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drivers exterior door handle loose

Pass 16 Jun 2010 139,015 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 138,382 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 134,909 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 131,162 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 31,159 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D357 YTY is a 1987 BMW M3 in White with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D357 YTY, 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 D357 YTY registered?

D357 YTY is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D357 YTY safe to buy?

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