1987 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · D217 UNT
1987 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 120,187 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D217 UNT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2024
- 120,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D217 UNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW M3 (D217 UNT) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (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.
D217 UNT Mileage History
- 28/06/2022120,186 mi
- 04/07/2023120,187 mi+1 mi
- 19/06/2024120,187 mi
Average of roughly 1 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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