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E793 LLP

1988 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,820 mi
Last recorded89,820 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE793 LLP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 89,820 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 89,657 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,763 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,674 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 87,918 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,798 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 87,761 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 86,700 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 84,556 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 79,386 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 79,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2008 78,363 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 78,363 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 78,318 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 78,224 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 78,224 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E793 LLP is a 1988 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E793 LLP, 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 E793 LLP registered?

E793 LLP is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E793 LLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E793 LLP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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