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H952 WAH

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2467cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

185,864 mi
Last recorded185,864 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH952 WAH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,467cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 185,864 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 185,260 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 185,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 185,212 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 184,982 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 183,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 183,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 183,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 179,747 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 178,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2016 178,383 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 175,357 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 175,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 170,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 169,121 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 165,094 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 162,496 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 162,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 160,620 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 152,946 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 151,326 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 150,428 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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H952 WAH is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,467cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H952 WAH, 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 H952 WAH registered?

H952 WAH is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H952 WAH safe to buy?

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