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D368 YCH

1987 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,812 mi
Last recorded205,812 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD368 YCH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 205,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 203,983 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 202,368 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 202,333 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2006 194,122 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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D368 YCH is a 1987 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 D368 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D368 YCH registered?

D368 YCH is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D368 YCH safe to buy?

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