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E30 EVO

1988 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,269 mi
Last recorded78,269 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 EVO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 78,269 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 77,200 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 76,600 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 74,390 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 73,476 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 73,192 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 73,134 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,906 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 69,573 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 66,761 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 65,471 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 64,955 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 64,390 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 62,477 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 61,154 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,279 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,737 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,082 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,058 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 54,603 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 EVO is a 1988 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 EVO, 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

How do I check the history of E30 EVO?

You can check the full history of E30 EVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E30 EVO registered?

E30 EVO is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 27 October 1988.

Is E30 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E30 EVO shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E30 EVO have outstanding finance?

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