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E334 GMY

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,669 mi
Last recorded153,669 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE334 GMY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 153,669 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 153,669 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 153,669 miles

Offside Front chassis rail corroded (border pass)

Offside Rear lazy park brake

Pass 28 Sep 2018 153,669 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 153,669 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 153,680 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded by T piece.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 153,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all rear brake pipes corroded by T piece.

Pass 25 May 2012 153,669 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 153,669 miles

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

front anti-roll bar - nearside droplink gaitor split

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Apr 2008 153,669 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 150,398 miles

rear axle bush slightly debonded

Fail 19 Apr 2006 250,398 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leaking

o/s/f drop link rubber boot not fully secure

oil leak

surface rust on all brake discs

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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E334 GMY is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E334 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 39 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E334 GMY registered?

E334 GMY is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E334 GMY safe to buy?

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