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E274 GMY

1988 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,027 mi
Last recorded123,027 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE274 GMY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 123,027 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 122,956 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 122,758 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 122,320 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 122,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 121,581 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 120,408 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 120,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 119,258 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 118,978 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2015 118,978 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 117,702 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 116,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 18,937 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 18,937 miles

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

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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E274 GMY is a 1988 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E274 GMY, 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

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What year was E274 GMY registered?

E274 GMY is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E274 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E274 GMY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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