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E378 CGO

1988 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,633 mi
Last recorded141,633 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE378 CGO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 141,633 miles

AIR VACUUM PIPES SPLIT ON ENGINE

Fail 25 Mar 2008 141,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

AIR VACUUM PIPES SPLIT ON ENGINE

Fail 13 Mar 2006 135,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 135,114 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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E378 CGO is a 1988 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E378 CGO, 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

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What year was E378 CGO registered?

E378 CGO is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E378 CGO safe to buy?

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