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E190 AKU

1988 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

280,928 mi
Last recorded280,928 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE190 AKU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2009 280,928 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 274,534 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front floors showing corrosion

o/s/r inner wheel arch showing corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2007 267,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s front floors showing corrosion

n/s and o/s outer sills showing corrosion but coverd by plastic covers

o/s/f chassis under bonnet showing corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2006 258,084 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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E190 AKU is a 1988 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E190 AKU, 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 E190 AKU registered?

E190 AKU is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E190 AKU safe to buy?

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