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H8 SJM

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2467cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,502 mi
Last recorded108,502 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 SJM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,467cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 108,502 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 108,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2012 108,089 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 107,281 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 107,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 107,211 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 105,932 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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H8 SJM is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,467cc 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 H8 SJM, 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 H8 SJM registered?

H8 SJM is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H8 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 SJM 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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