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E3 OLF

1988 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,300 mi
Last recorded176,300 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OLF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 May 2019 176,300 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 176,300 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 176,300 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 176,300 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 174,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 171,410 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 166,288 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 163,923 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front bulkhead corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2008 160,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front drop links gaiters split

Pass 29 Nov 2007 155,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 150,822 miles

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

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

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 OLF is a 1988 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 OLF, 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 E3 OLF registered?

E3 OLF is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E3 OLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OLF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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