MOT Status
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205,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Oil leak
nearside front brake binding slightly
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
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E253 MVA is a 1988 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 E253 MVA, 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 E253 MVA registered?
E253 MVA is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 1988.
Is E253 MVA safe to buy?
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