1987 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · D925 ELM
1987 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 105,741 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 105,741 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2302cc
D925 ELM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 105,741 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
D925 ELM Odometer History
- 29/07/2022104,800 km
- 24/04/2024104,466 km-334 km
- 15/07/2024105,056 km+590 km
- 08/08/2025105,741 km+685 km
Average of roughly 311 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D925 ELM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW M3 (D925 ELM) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))”.
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