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TRF 124

1990 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,171 mi
Last recorded166,171 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRF 124
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 166,171 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 164,171 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 162,475 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 161,006 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 159,025 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 157,313 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 157,189 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 154,964 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 153,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 152,259 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 149,139 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 146,637 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2013 143,926 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 141,597 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 138,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2010 136,927 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 135,037 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 131,968 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 127,426 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 119,854 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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TRF 124 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TRF 124, 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 TRF 124 registered?

TRF 124 is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is TRF 124 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRF 124 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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