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H158 DPN

1990 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,195 mi
Last recorded128,195 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH158 DPN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 128,195 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 128,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 128,033 miles

oil light staying on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 127,755 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 127,687 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 127,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 127,584 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 127,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 127,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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H158 DPN is a 1990 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H158 DPN, 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 H158 DPN registered?

H158 DPN is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H158 DPN safe to buy?

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