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H517 ECK

1990 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,067 mi
Last recorded89,067 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH517 ECK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 89,067 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 88,767 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 88,382 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 88,193 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 87,966 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,684 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,529 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,310 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 87,090 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,851 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 86,350 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 85,920 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 85,138 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 84,455 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 83,770 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 82,649 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 85,577 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 83,126 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 83,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 80,913 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 79,833 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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H517 ECK is a 1990 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H517 ECK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H517 ECK registered?

H517 ECK is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H517 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H517 ECK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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