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E3 OYN

1991 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,822 mi
Last recorded144,822 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OYN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 144,822 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 144,505 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 144,130 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 144,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 143,926 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 142,607 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 142,240 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 142,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Feb 2014 140,800 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 140,309 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 138,345 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 OYN is a 1991 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OYN, 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

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What year was E3 OYN registered?

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

Is E3 OYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OYN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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