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E3 OBK

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

177,063 mi
Last recorded177,063 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OBK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 177,063 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 176,704 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 176,228 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 175,883 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 175,405 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 175,089 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 175,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 174,634 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 174,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 173,258 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 172,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 169,993 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 169,495 miles

underbody covered in sealants

Fail 27 Mar 2015 169,187 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 169,187 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 168,813 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 168,813 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 167,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 166,803 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2012 166,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2010 165,225 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 163,557 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 162,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 162,986 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 159,298 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 184,216 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 184,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 OBK is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 OBK, 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

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What year was E3 OBK registered?

E3 OBK is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E3 OBK safe to buy?

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