MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,897 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
handbrake lever has a lot of travel indicating adjustment is required
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E871 CTU is a 1987 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 E871 CTU, 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.
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What year was E871 CTU registered?
E871 CTU is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is E871 CTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for E871 CTU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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