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D383 FDL

1987 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,878 mi
Last recorded166,878 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD383 FDL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 166,878 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 166,721 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 166,099 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 165,766 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 165,366 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 165,354 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2020 163,618 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 163,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 162,298 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 6,010 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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D383 FDL is a 1987 BMW M3 in White with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D383 FDL, 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

How do I check the history of D383 FDL?

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What year was D383 FDL registered?

D383 FDL is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D383 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D383 FDL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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