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G169 WPN

1990 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

237,260 mi
Last recorded237,260 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG169 WPN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 237,260 miles

Oil leak

near side inner sill rusted

off side inner sill rusted

Fail 28 Aug 2014 237,260 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

near side inner sill rusted

off side inner sill rusted

Pass 29 Aug 2013 232,924 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 228,104 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 224,336 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 224,336 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 221,698 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 221,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 214,401 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 209,247 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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G169 WPN is a 1990 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G169 WPN, 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 G169 WPN registered?

G169 WPN is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G169 WPN safe to buy?

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