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H166 TRM

1990 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,089 mi
Last recorded120,089 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 TRM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 120,089 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 117,153 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 115,192 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 113,665 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 111,879 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 109,971 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 106,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front strut bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front strut bump stop perished

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 105,736 miles

Nearside Front strut bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut bump stop perished

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 104,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 102,222 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 102,215 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 98,426 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 97,508 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 95,763 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 95,761 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 94,983 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 94,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 94,356 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 94,340 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 93,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 92,223 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 91,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 91,223 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 89,799 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 87,550 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 87,550 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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H166 TRM is a 1990 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H166 TRM, 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 H166 TRM registered?

H166 TRM is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H166 TRM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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