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E434 TCV

1988 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,041 mi
Last recorded30,041 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE434 TCV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 30,041 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 30,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 30,003 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,211 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,680 miles

both front tyres perished and spliting no cords showing at time of test

Pass 14 May 2007 21,528 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,350 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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E434 TCV is a 1988 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E434 TCV, 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 E434 TCV registered?

E434 TCV is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E434 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E434 TCV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E434 TCV have outstanding finance?

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