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D460 BMV

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

247,167 mi
Last recorded247,167 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD460 BMV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 247,167 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 243,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 240,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 237,674 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 236,085 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 233,136 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 227,357 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 227,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osf inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Areas of vehicle underside coated in sealer

Both Front tyres worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 222,733 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 216,380 miles

slight exhaust blow centre pipe

Pass 6 Nov 2009 210,961 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2008 202,817 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 199,763 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 194,854 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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D460 BMV is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 D460 BMV, 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 D460 BMV registered?

D460 BMV is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D460 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D460 BMV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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