1987 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · E929 CRM
1987 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 180,053 km. MOT valid until 12/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 180,053 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2266cc
E929 CRM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 180,053 km recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
E929 CRM Odometer History
- 23/04/2007132,990 km
- 08/03/2008135,934 km+2,944 km
- 16/04/2009147,981 km+12,047 km
- 17/04/2009147,993 km+12 km
- 27/05/2010153,263 mi
- 03/06/2010153,264 mi+1 mi
- 02/06/2011156,716 km
- 01/06/2012159,267 km+2,551 km
- 01/06/2012159,267 km
- 28/05/2013161,796 km+2,529 km
- 14/06/2013161,803 mi
- 02/06/2014166,043 km
- 04/06/2014166,046 km+3 km
- 03/02/2016167,561 km+1,515 km
- 04/02/2016197,563 km+30,002 km
- 28/02/2017168,317 mi
- 10/03/2017168,331 mi+14 mi
- 19/05/2021179,682 km
- 20/05/2021179,682 km
- 01/05/2024180,052 km+370 km
- 13/03/2026180,053 km+1 km
Average of roughly 2,492 km per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E929 CRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW M3 (E929 CRM) between April 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Windscreen (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 advisory notices are 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: “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))”; “Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”.