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E15 DTM

1988 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,509 mi
Last recorded136,509 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
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

RegistrationE15 DTM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 136,509 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 136,459 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 135,140 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 134,644 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 133,288 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 131,751 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 131,349 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 131,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 131,284 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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E15 DTM is a 1988 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E15 DTM, 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 E15 DTM registered?

E15 DTM is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 11 July 1988.

Is E15 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E15 DTM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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