The road tax status for E881 MAS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for E881 MAS?

The MOT for E881 MAS is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 May 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of E881 MAS?

The recorded mileage for E881 MAS is 181,982 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E881 MAS ULEZ compliant?

No, E881 MAS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1987 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · E881 MAS

E881 MAS

1987 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 27/10/1987. Recorded mileage 181,982 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW M3
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chelmsford
MOT Status: Valid until 17/05/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 181,982 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 17/05/2024

Tax Status

Unknown

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Mileage: 181,982 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1987
Engine: 2302cc

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E881 MAS Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2023
181,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

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E881 MAS Mileage History

19/05/2023181,982 mi
19/05/2023181,982 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

E881 MAS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Sept 2026, 02:18

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW M3 (E881 MAS) between May 2023 and May 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 May 2023 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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