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B9 YES

1988 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2301cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,307 mi
Last recorded165,307 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 YES
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,301cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 165,307 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 165,307 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 165,307 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 163,104 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 158,905 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 154,482 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 153,026 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 151,368 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 151,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Center fuel pipes corroding

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 149,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 147,817 miles

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

NO REAR SEAT BELTS FITTED, OR REAR SEATS AT TIME OF TESTING

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING RACK AND DIFFERENTAIL

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 3 Jul 2012 147,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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B9 YES is a 1988 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 122,857 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 B9 YES, 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 38 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B9 YES registered?

B9 YES is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is B9 YES safe to buy?

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