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D981 KPT

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,602 mi
Last recorded7,602 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD981 KPT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 7,602 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 6,501 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 6,322 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 4,921 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 3,353 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 77 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 94,820 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,787 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,480 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 90,275 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 84,867 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 84,831 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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D981 KPT is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D981 KPT, 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 D981 KPT registered?

D981 KPT is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D981 KPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D981 KPT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D981 KPT have outstanding finance?

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