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G143 CLK

1990 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2467cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,511 mi
Last recorded126,511 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 CLK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,467cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 126,511 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 125,879 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 125,332 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 124,568 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 123,968 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 122,664 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 122,600 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 122,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G143 CLK is a 1990 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,467cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G143 CLK, 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 G143 CLK registered?

G143 CLK is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G143 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G143 CLK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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