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E2 FMY

1988 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,668 mi
Last recorded179,668 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 FMY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 179,668 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 179,184 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 179,163 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 179,134 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 179,118 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 178,978 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 178,978 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 178,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 174,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2009 174,417 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2009 174,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 172,363 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 172,351 miles

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

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

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

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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E2 FMY is a 1988 BMW M3 in White with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 E2 FMY, 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 E2 FMY registered?

E2 FMY is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E2 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 FMY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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