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E3 OLO

1991 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,723 mi
Last recorded201,723 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OLO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 201,723 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 201,699 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 201,681 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 196,971 miles

unable to fully check condition of both outer sills as they have covers over them

Fail 10 Jun 2011 196,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to fully check condition of both outer sills as they have covers over them

Pass 17 Apr 2010 95,286 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 190,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 190,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 180,616 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 168,929 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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E3 OLO is a 1991 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 136,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E3 OLO, 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 35 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E3 OLO registered?

E3 OLO is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is E3 OLO safe to buy?

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