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E341 LAN

1988 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,501 mi
Last recorded115,501 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE341 LAN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 115,501 miles

n/s/f headlamp aim slightly low req's attention.

Fail 2 Feb 2008 115,501 miles

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

n/s/f headlamp aim slightly low req's attention.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 114,592 miles

[note] outer sills covered. †n/s & o/s/f headlamps aims slightly low. †n/s & o/s/f tyres slightly rubbing on inner wing guards when on full lock.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 112,650 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 112,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

bad oil leaks around o/s engine area. †front tyres worn 2mm. †front brakes discs slightly scored. †note. outer sills covered.

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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E341 LAN is a 1988 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E341 LAN, 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 E341 LAN registered?

E341 LAN is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E341 LAN safe to buy?

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