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A16 AFF

1990 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,650 mi
Last recorded78,650 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 AFF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 78,650 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,467 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 78,198 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 78,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,885 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,644 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

there is a serious oil leak under engine area

Fail 20 Jun 2016 77,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

there is a serious oil leak under engine area

Pass 28 May 2015 77,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,894 miles

minor exhaust blow rear silencer

unable to veiw outer sills due to body kit

wipers not parking

Fail 2 Jun 2014 76,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

minor exhaust blow rear silencer

unable to veiw outer sills due to body kit

wipers not parking

Pass 24 May 2013 76,761 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 76,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pads wear indicator is on ( nearside front wire broken )

Front windscreen wipers deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 76,614 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 76,104 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 75,566 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in both front steering tie rods.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 74,504 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in both front steering tie rods.

Pass 9 May 2009 72,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2009 72,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 69,383 miles

Both rear subframe bushes heavily worn

Pass 8 May 2007 64,736 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front footbrake slow to increase

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside washer not working

Pass 9 May 2006 58,081 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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A16 AFF is a 1990 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1990 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 130,933 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 AFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 36 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 AFF is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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