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RAT 50N

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

205,415 mi
Last recorded205,415 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAT 50N
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 205,415 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 203,645 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 202,026 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 202,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 200,900 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 200,098 miles

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

small crack on lower part of drivers side of windscreen.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 192,635 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 186,359 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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RAT 50N is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RAT 50N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAT 50N registered?

RAT 50N is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is RAT 50N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAT 50N 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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