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E219 HGU

1988 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

145,420 mi
Last recorded145,420 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE219 HGU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 145,420 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 145,016 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 144,765 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 143,872 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 143,335 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 142,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2014 141,412 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 141,200 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 140,442 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 140,378 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 138,275 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 135,526 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 133,137 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 133,103 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 133,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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E219 HGU is a 1988 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 E219 HGU, 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 E219 HGU registered?

E219 HGU is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E219 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E219 HGU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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