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H6 YYY

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,105 mi
Last recorded75,105 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 YYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 75,105 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 75,105 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 75,087 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 75,085 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 75,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,991 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 74,989 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,793 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 74,675 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 74,563 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 74,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 74,398 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,230 miles

tyre marks on both front inner wings

Fail 7 Aug 2008 74,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyre marks on both front inner wings

Pass 10 Aug 2007 74,151 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 74,151 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres close to fouling body on full lock

engine rad leaking water

Pass 16 Feb 2006 73,822 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 73,822 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H6 YYY is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H6 YYY, 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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H6 YYY is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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