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D455 EDX

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

273,684 mi
Last recorded273,684 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD455 EDX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 273,684 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 272,676 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 271,555 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 271,436 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 270,159 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 270,111 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 270,111 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 269,931 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2016 26,962 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 269,444 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 269,340 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 269,164 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 May 2012 269,113 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 268,114 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 265,586 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,111 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 257,072 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 257,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 251,414 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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D455 EDX is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D455 EDX, 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 D455 EDX registered?

D455 EDX is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D455 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D455 EDX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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