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E3 OTC

1991 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,589 mi
Last recorded180,589 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OTC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 180,589 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 180,526 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 180,506 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 180,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2016 180,431 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 180,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 180,043 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 178,636 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 176,139 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 174,799 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 174,241 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 170,961 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 163,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 144,271 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OTC is a 1991 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E3 OTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E3 OTC?

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What year was E3 OTC registered?

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

Is E3 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OTC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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