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G346 FBL

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,868 mi
Last recorded118,868 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG346 FBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 118,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 118,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling brake hose when on full lock left (5.2.3 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 118,822 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 118,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 118,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 118,661 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 118,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 118,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 May 2018 117,618 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 117,080 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 116,424 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 115,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 115,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 115,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 114,818 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 114,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

cover sills fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2011 113,381 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 110,659 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 108,423 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 103,771 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 100,147 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 100,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G346 FBL is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G346 FBL, 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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G346 FBL is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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