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E804 NOU

1988 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

252,496 mi
Last recorded252,496 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE804 NOU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 252,496 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 251,860 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 251,857 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2016 251,555 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 251,492 miles

passanger seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Feb 2013 251,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

passanger seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2006 236,189 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 236,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear and o/s front tyres low on inside edge

engine over heating

o/s front anti roll bar link gaiter split

small hole inner sill at o/s front jacking point

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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E804 NOU is a 1988 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E804 NOU, 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 E804 NOU registered?

E804 NOU is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E804 NOU safe to buy?

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