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E23 JJJ

1988 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

296,578 mi
Last recorded296,578 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 JJJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 296,578 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 294,787 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 293,626 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 292,006 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 290,993 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 290,668 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 290,481 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 288,623 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 287,355 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 285,965 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 284,564 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 282,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2013 281,434 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 279,184 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 276,939 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 274,705 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 270,139 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 265,636 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 262,142 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 261,798 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 254,112 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 254,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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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E23 JJJ is a 1988 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E23 JJJ, 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

How do I check the history of E23 JJJ?

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What year was E23 JJJ registered?

E23 JJJ is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E23 JJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 JJJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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