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E141 KGM

1988 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

199,339 mi
Last recorded199,339 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE141 KGM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 199,339 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 199,024 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 198,610 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 198,377 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 147,706 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 147,696 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 146,532 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 145,665 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 143,515 miles

Front nearside wheel bearing has some noise.

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 142,076 miles

Front nearside inner wing/footwell is corroding

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 140,206 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 137,266 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 137,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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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E141 KGM is a 1988 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E141 KGM, 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 E141 KGM registered?

E141 KGM is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E141 KGM safe to buy?

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