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E929 CRM

1987 BMW M3

White Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

180,053 mi
Last recorded180,053 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE929 CRM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 180,053 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers

Pass 1 May 2024 180,052 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 179,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 179,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Handbrake almost has no reserve travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 168,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 168,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Front Coolant leak under engine ()

Central Front Oil leak under engine ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 197,563 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 167,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 166,046 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Corrosion to both front inner sills/ lower inner wheel arches

Corrosion to floor pans

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 166,043 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Corrosion to both front inner sills/ lower inner wheel arches

Corrosion to floor pans

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 161,803 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Weld repears heavly undersealed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2013 161,796 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Corrosion to both inner sills

Corrosion to floor pans

Front to rear & rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 159,267 miles

Coolant leak

Extensive surface corrosion to suspension, floor and chassis members

Fuel and brake pipes have some corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Washers poor, leak under bonnet joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 159,267 miles

Coolant leak

Extensive surface corrosion to suspension, floor and chassis members

Fuel and brake pipes have some corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Washers poor, leak under bonnet joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 156,716 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Heavy corrosion too suspension and some chassis floor sections

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 153,264 miles

Corrosion throughout underneath vehicle but not excessive

Rear cross tube bushes deterioated but not excessive movement

Fail 27 May 2010 153,263 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion throughout underneath vehicle but not excessive

Front bumper insecure

Rear cross tube bushes deterioated but not excessive movement

Pass 17 Apr 2009 147,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 147,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 135,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 132,990 miles

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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E929 CRM is a 1987 BMW M3 in White with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 E929 CRM, 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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E929 CRM is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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