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H389 NRD

1990 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,114 mi
Last recorded108,114 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH389 NRD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 108,114 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 108,081 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 107,655 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 107,639 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 107,619 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 107,542 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 107,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2015 107,075 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 107,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 106,802 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 106,752 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 106,640 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 106,629 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 106,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 106,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 104,798 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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H389 NRD is a 1990 BMW M3 in Black 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 H389 NRD, 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 H389 NRD registered?

H389 NRD is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H389 NRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H389 NRD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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