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D462 XAO

1987 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,601 mi
Last recorded128,601 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD462 XAO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 128,601 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 128,601 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 128,591 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 128,590 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 128,582 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 127,972 miles

coil springs corroded

front brake pipes corroded in places

n/s/f floor/sill area holed + corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 127,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil springs corroded

front brake pipes corroded in places

n/s/f floor/sill area holed + corroded

Pass 21 May 2008 127,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 127,576 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front propshaft coupling starting to perish

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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D462 XAO is a 1987 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D462 XAO, 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 D462 XAO registered?

D462 XAO is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D462 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D462 XAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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