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H974 LNA

1990 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,812 mi
Last recorded74,812 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH974 LNA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 74,812 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 74,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP DOES NOT ILLUMINATE

Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,407 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 72,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 72,237 miles

underbody of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 26 Nov 2010 71,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 70,886 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 69,819 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 68,433 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 65,606 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 62,717 miles

advise oil leak on engine

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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H974 LNA is a 1990 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H974 LNA, 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 H974 LNA registered?

H974 LNA is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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