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E354 WEX

1987 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,558 mi
Last recorded150,558 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE354 WEX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 150,558 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 150,440 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 149,101 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 148,575 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 145,282 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 134,626 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 124,221 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 123,078 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 123,078 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 122,972 miles

headlamp beam converters fitted

lowered springs fitted

some metal brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Oct 2012 122,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamp beam converters fitted

lowered springs fitted

some metal brake pipes greased

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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E354 WEX is a 1987 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E354 WEX, 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

How do I check the history of E354 WEX?

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What year was E354 WEX registered?

E354 WEX is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E354 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E354 WEX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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