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E697 NUW

1988 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

287,240 mi
Last recorded287,240 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 NUW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 287,240 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 286,327 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 283,839 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 283,678 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 283,597 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 283,428 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 282,547 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 282,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 274,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 271,155 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 269,024 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 265,696 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 257,777 miles

Engine has oil leak covering underside of vehicle.

Outer sills covered with trim - unable to test

n/s steering rack u/j has slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2010 235,665 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 214,406 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 194,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 194,749 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 173,922 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 159,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 159,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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E697 NUW is a 1988 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E697 NUW, 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.

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What year was E697 NUW registered?

E697 NUW is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E697 NUW safe to buy?

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