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E3 ODA

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,533 mi
Last recorded171,533 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 171,533 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 170,466 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 168,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 168,004 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 166,254 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 164,819 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 163,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 163,148 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 163,033 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 160,544 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 158,732 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 156,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 156,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 152,363 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 152,357 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 145,246 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 145,244 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 142,818 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 142,628 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 ODA is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E3 ODA, 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.

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What year was E3 ODA registered?

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

Is E3 ODA safe to buy?

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