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E249 LUP

1988 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,085 mi
Last recorded87,085 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE249 LUP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 87,085 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 87,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 87,070 miles

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 86,831 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

All brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering rack wheeping fluid

Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,309 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 85,922 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 85,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 85,454 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 81,792 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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E249 LUP is a 1988 BMW M3 in White with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E249 LUP, 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 E249 LUP registered?

E249 LUP is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E249 LUP safe to buy?

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