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G38 EJM

1986 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,520 mi
Last recorded86,520 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1986 BMW M3117,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG38 EJM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,520 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,483 miles

Sill covers fitted.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 86,282 miles

Front discs slightly worn.Sill covers fitted.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 85,579 miles

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

Slight unbalance rear footbrake.Sill covers fitted.Slight damage o/s sill.

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 85,579 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Slight unbalance rear footbrake.Sill covers fitted.Slight damage o/s sill.

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 84,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 84,409 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 83,619 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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G38 EJM is a 1986 BMW M3 in White with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 117,566 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 G38 EJM, 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 40 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G38 EJM registered?

G38 EJM is a 1986 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is G38 EJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G38 EJM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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