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E148 AUX

1988 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,605 mi
Last recorded125,605 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE148 AUX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 125,605 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 123,758 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 121,220 miles

slight oil leak rear brake pipe corroded rear tyres wearing outside edges

Pass 17 Jul 2009 115,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 113,647 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 109,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2006 106,659 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 106,549 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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E148 AUX is a 1988 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E148 AUX, 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

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What year was E148 AUX registered?

E148 AUX is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E148 AUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E148 AUX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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