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INZ 4158

1990 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,519 mi
Last recorded162,519 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationINZ 4158
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 162,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 162,519 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 162,413 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 162,030 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 162,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 161,542 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 160,945 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 160,852 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 158,496 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 156,323 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 155,581 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 153,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2010 153,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 152,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rack end slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2008 148,841 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 186,730 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side rack end slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2006 184,626 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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INZ 4158 is a 1990 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 INZ 4158, 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 INZ 4158 registered?

INZ 4158 is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is INZ 4158 safe to buy?

The MOT history for INZ 4158 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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