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E881 MAS

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,643 mi
Last recorded119,643 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE881 MAS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 119,643 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met, advise attention

Fail 27 Oct 2025 119,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high CORRECTED at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. CORRECTED at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met, advise attention

Pass 17 Oct 2024 113,777 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 181,982 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 181,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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E881 MAS is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E881 MAS, 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 E881 MAS registered?

E881 MAS is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E881 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E881 MAS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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