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D975 FYJ

1987 BMW M3

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,064 mi
Last recorded180,064 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD975 FYJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 180,064 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 179,871 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 179,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 179,860 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 179,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 176,398 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 175,351 miles

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

very slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Pass 6 May 2006 171,675 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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D975 FYJ is a 1987 BMW M3 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D975 FYJ, 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 D975 FYJ registered?

D975 FYJ is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D975 FYJ safe to buy?

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