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H507 NHP

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,189 mi
Last recorded148,189 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH507 NHP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 148,189 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 147,553 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 142,041 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 141,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion to o/s and n/s front chassis legs around subframe mounting area

heavy corrosion to o/s and n/s front floors

Pass 26 Apr 2007 141,914 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 141,137 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 141,104 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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H507 NHP is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H507 NHP, 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 H507 NHP registered?

H507 NHP is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H507 NHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H507 NHP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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