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G947 EAF

1990 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,929 mi
Last recorded130,929 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG947 EAF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 130,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 130,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 130,903 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wipers poor

Pass 13 Sep 2017 129,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 128,523 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 127,853 miles

Oil leak

both front springs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 127,133 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 126,285 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 126,285 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 126,245 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes perished slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2010 126,245 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 122,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 118,183 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 118,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 117,855 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 116,742 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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G947 EAF is a 1990 BMW M3 in White with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G947 EAF, 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 G947 EAF registered?

G947 EAF is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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