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D993 MEA

1987 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,429 mi
Last recorded168,429 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD993 MEA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 168,429 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 168,404 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe/caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 166,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres starting to perish

Fail 6 Jan 2012 166,389 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2007 162,616 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 157,608 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 157,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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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D993 MEA is a 1987 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D993 MEA, 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 D993 MEA registered?

D993 MEA is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D993 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D993 MEA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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