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E3 OAL

1988 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,054 mi
Last recorded101,054 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OAL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 101,054 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 100,972 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 100,772 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 100,306 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,794 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 99,760 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 99,333 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 99,297 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

aims are just within limit lines

slight imbalance to front brakes

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 98,726 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 98,308 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 98,340 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 98,331 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 98,324 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 97,067 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 97,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 96,916 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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E3 OAL is a 1988 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E3 OAL, 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 E3 OAL registered?

E3 OAL is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 17 November 1988.

Is E3 OAL safe to buy?

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