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E30 BBS

1987 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,229 mi
Last recorded132,229 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 BBS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 132,229 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 132,130 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 132,129 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 131,800 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 131,246 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 130,850 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 130,473 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 127,570 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 126,689 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 124,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 121,415 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 118,417 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 115,660 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 114,980 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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E30 BBS is a 1987 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 139,306 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 E30 BBS, 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 39 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 E30 BBS registered?

E30 BBS is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 1987.

Is E30 BBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E30 BBS shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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