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E216 LAN

1988 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,714 mi
Last recorded96,714 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE216 LAN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 96,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear propshaft rubber cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft coupling rubber joint has slight cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2010 96,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Propshaft coupling rubber joint has slight cracking

Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 94,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre worn on inner edges and all tyres are perishing

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly rusty and corroded

nearside rear steel fuel pipe next to fuel pump corroded

slight play in steering rack nearside

surface cracks in front propshaft quebo joint

Pass 11 Jul 2008 93,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on nearside steel fuel pipe by fuel pump

slight play in steering rack nearside

surface corrosion on all brake disc surfaces

surface cracks in front propshaft quebo joint

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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E216 LAN is a 1988 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E216 LAN, 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 E216 LAN registered?

E216 LAN is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E216 LAN safe to buy?

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