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F1 DTM

1990 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

266,270 mi
Last recorded266,270 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 DTM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 266,270 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 265,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 265,013 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 260,540 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 260,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 247,124 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 241,768 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 239,959 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 239,728 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 239,727 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 237,340 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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F1 DTM is a 1990 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F1 DTM, 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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What year was F1 DTM registered?

F1 DTM is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is F1 DTM safe to buy?

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