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E462 CFG

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,179 mi
Last recorded131,179 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE462 CFG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 131,179 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 131,012 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 130,193 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 130,038 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 129,600 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 129,284 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 129,118 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 128,774 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 128,659 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 128,655 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 126,819 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 126,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 126,287 miles

front jacking points corroding.offside sill damaged.slight wear at steering rack.

Pass 30 May 2011 125,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills damaged.front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 123,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear fuel pipes corroding.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 121,746 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 118,905 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 118,747 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 116,035 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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E462 CFG 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 89.5%.

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 E462 CFG, 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 E462 CFG registered?

E462 CFG is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 4 November 1987.

Is E462 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E462 CFG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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