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E305 FTF

1988 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,680 mi
Last recorded108,680 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE305 FTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 108,680 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 108,647 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 108,593 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 108,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 107,087 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 107,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 106,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 106,432 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 106,432 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 105,095 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 104,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 104,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/15 86 w proxes toyo (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,023 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 104,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 101,795 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 101,794 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 101,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 101,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 101,722 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 101,722 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 99,994 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 98,763 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 98,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 96,479 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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E305 FTF is a 1988 BMW M3 in White with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E305 FTF, 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 E305 FTF registered?

E305 FTF is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 10 February 1988.

Is E305 FTF safe to buy?

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