1987 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · E242 NWP
1987 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 191,669 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 191,669 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
E242 NWP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2025
- 191,669 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
E242 NWP Odometer History
- 05/02/2025191,624 km
- 07/02/2025191,669 km+45 km
Average of roughly 9,353 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
E242 NWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW M3 (E242 NWP) between February 2025 and February 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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