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E426 FNU

1988 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

207,768 mi
Last recorded207,768 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE426 FNU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2010 207,768 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 203,292 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 198,022 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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E426 FNU is a 1988 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E426 FNU, 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

How do I check the history of E426 FNU?

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What year was E426 FNU registered?

E426 FNU is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E426 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E426 FNU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E426 FNU have outstanding finance?

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