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E142 NHM

1988 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,083 mi
Last recorded158,083 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE142 NHM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 158,083 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 158,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 157,933 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 157,355 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 157,355 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 157,155 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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E142 NHM is a 1988 BMW M3 in White with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E142 NHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E142 NHM?

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What year was E142 NHM registered?

E142 NHM is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 1988.

Is E142 NHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E142 NHM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E142 NHM have outstanding finance?

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