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H169 ETA

1990 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,115 mi
Last recorded78,115 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH169 ETA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 78,115 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 May 2026 78,115 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 78,098 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,006 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,945 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 77,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 77,560 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 77,471 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 77,132 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 77,088 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 76,921 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 76,556 miles

brakes tested bowmonk meter.

fuel pipes corroded

wear susp.and axle components.

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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H169 ETA is a 1990 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H169 ETA, 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 H169 ETA registered?

H169 ETA is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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