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H744 ECW

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,100 mi
Last recorded129,100 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH744 ECW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 129,100 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 128,148 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 127,120 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 126,662 miles

o/s handbrake low effort/not locking{eff.21%}

Fail 14 Dec 2010 126,106 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 126,106 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 124,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 111,885 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 111,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 107,660 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 107,660 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 103,774 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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H744 ECW is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H744 ECW, 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 H744 ECW registered?

H744 ECW is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H744 ECW safe to buy?

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