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F20 BMW

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,472 mi
Last recorded79,472 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,472 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,163 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,991 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 77,535 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 77,237 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 74,692 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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F20 BMW is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F20 BMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F20 BMW registered?

F20 BMW is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 5 October 1990.

Is F20 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F20 BMW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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