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E253 NWP

1988 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

224,183 mi
Last recorded224,183 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE253 NWP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 224,183 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR TO CILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 224,171 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 224,171 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 224,161 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 224,131 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 224,131 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 224,108 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 224,108 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 224,034 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 224,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 223,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 229,431 miles

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2016 222,503 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 84,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 May 2014 222,378 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 222,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2013 222,241 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 218,182 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 218,182 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 217,462 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 217,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 216,480 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 216,448 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 214,662 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 214,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 205,343 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 205,332 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 196,199 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 196,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E253 NWP is a 1988 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 E253 NWP, 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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E253 NWP is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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