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E96 AUX

1987 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

212,456 mi
Last recorded212,456 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 BMW M3139,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE96 AUX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2022 212,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested smoke from engine bay over heating fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassie holed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front fog lights dont work

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 212,455 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 212,442 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 211,531 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 211,531 miles

Central Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 211,495 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 211,495 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel pump not mounted correctly

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 200,123 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 200,047 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

battery insecure

front registration plate damage noted

note: earlier build date assumed

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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E96 AUX is a 1987 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 E96 AUX, 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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E96 AUX is a 1987 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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