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D51 EVO

1987 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,890 mi
Last recorded139,890 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD51 EVO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 139,890 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 139,778 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 139,711 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 139,629 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 139,600 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 139,005 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 138,819 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 138,656 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 138,428 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 138,157 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Fuel tank damaged.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 137,834 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Fuel tank damaged.

Middle exhaust section has a hole and leaking.

Rear brakes have increase decrease.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 137,594 miles

Both front tyres have been fouling inner wheel arches.

Chip in windscreen.

Middle exhaust section has a small hole and leaking.

Slight play in nearside front wishbone rear mounting bush.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 137,580 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front tyres have been fouling inner wheel arches.

Chip in windscreen.

Middle exhaust section has a small hole and leaking.

Slight play in nearside front wishbone rear mounting bush.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 137,257 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 136,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 133,670 miles

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

front bump stops worn

rear diff mount starting to delaminate

Fail 9 Jun 2012 133,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front bump stops worn

rear diff mount starting to delaminate

Pass 12 May 2011 131,730 miles
Pass 23 May 2010 130,829 miles
Fail 23 May 2010 130,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2008 126,947 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 123,992 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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D51 EVO is a 1987 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D51 EVO, 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 D51 EVO registered?

D51 EVO is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D51 EVO safe to buy?

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