1986 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · E779 CVM
1986 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1986. Recorded mileage 222,852 km. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 222,852 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E779 CVM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 222,852 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
E779 CVM MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1986 BMW M3 (E779 CVM) between February 2026 and February 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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