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J943 WTF

1990 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,887 mi
Last recorded134,887 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ943 WTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 134,887 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 134,752 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 134,752 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 134,613 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 134,374 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 134,285 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 134,135 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 133,415 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 132,816 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 131,926 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 131,358 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 130,876 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 130,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 130,042 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 130,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 128,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 128,726 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 127,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 127,092 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 124,826 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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J943 WTF is a 1990 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J943 WTF, 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 J943 WTF registered?

J943 WTF is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is J943 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J943 WTF shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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