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G729 VHA

1990 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,173 mi
Last recorded194,173 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG729 VHA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 194,173 miles

nearside front link arm rubber boot split

slight movement in nearside steering rack tie rod arm

Pass 5 Sep 2009 189,546 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 183,521 miles

slight roughness detected in the ns front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 182,133 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 182,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2006 181,412 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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G729 VHA is a 1990 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G729 VHA, 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 G729 VHA registered?

G729 VHA is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G729 VHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G729 VHA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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