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G448 ATR

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,316 mi
Last recorded201,316 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG448 ATR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 201,316 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 198,698 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 194,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 193,246 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 193,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 188,959 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 185,269 miles

Battery insecure

check warning lamp flashing

park brake minimum effort 16%

Pass 20 Dec 2010 177,284 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 176,901 miles

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 172,863 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 167,461 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 162,474 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 162,474 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 153,489 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 146,873 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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G448 ATR is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G448 ATR, 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 G448 ATR registered?

G448 ATR is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G448 ATR safe to buy?

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