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E534 HCD

1988 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,118 mi
Last recorded96,118 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE534 HCD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 96,118 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 95,082 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 94,986 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 94,986 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 94,968 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 94,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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E534 HCD is a 1988 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E534 HCD, 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 E534 HCD registered?

E534 HCD is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E534 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E534 HCD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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