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D561 UNT

1987 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,280 mi
Last recorded66,280 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD561 UNT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 66,280 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 10 Nov 2017 65,311 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 64,465 miles

all tyres outer wall poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2015 63,089 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 61,956 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,946 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,075 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,640 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,058 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 56,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,389 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 52,945 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,292 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 48,848 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 46,468 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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D561 UNT is a 1987 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 D561 UNT, 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 D561 UNT registered?

D561 UNT is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 5 October 1987.

Is D561 UNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D561 UNT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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