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D453 YCH

1987 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,445 mi
Last recorded140,445 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD453 YCH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2012 140,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 138,350 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 135,692 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 135,657 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 134,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 133,390 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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D453 YCH is a 1987 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D453 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.

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What year was D453 YCH registered?

D453 YCH is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D453 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D453 YCH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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