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E251 MPV

1988 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,582 mi
Last recorded131,582 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE251 MPV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 131,582 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 130,849 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 130,146 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 129,390 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 128,720 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 128,720 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 128,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 127,923 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 127,749 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 127,342 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 127,124 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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E251 MPV is a 1988 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 E251 MPV, 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 E251 MPV?

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What year was E251 MPV registered?

E251 MPV is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E251 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E251 MPV shows 11 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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