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E180 BKM

1988 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,886 mi
Last recorded111,886 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE180 BKM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 111,886 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 105,506 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 97,311 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 97,311 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,412 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 85,412 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E180 BKM is a 1988 BMW M3 in White with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E180 BKM, 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 E180 BKM registered?

E180 BKM is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E180 BKM safe to buy?

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