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BMW 3M

1991 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

142,490 mi
Last recorded142,490 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 3M
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 142,490 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 110,920 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 110,712 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 110,480 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 109,060 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 108,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion inner body sills

nearside park brake cable corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 107,839 miles

Corrosion to nearside handbrake cable outter casing

Corrosion to offside inner sill panel

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

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

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 20 May 2013 107,629 miles

slight corrosion on all brake hose ferrules

slight corrosion on nearside handbrake cable outer casing

Pass 19 May 2012 107,220 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 106,618 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly worn

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside parking brake cable split and corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 106,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 105,809 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 104,490 miles

near side front shock absorber foam stop deteriated and insert securing nuts for shocks corroded

Pass 26 May 2007 103,805 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 103,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 103,076 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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BMW 3M is a 1991 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1991 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 136,306 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 BMW 3M, 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 35 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 BMW 3M registered?

BMW 3M is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is BMW 3M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 3M shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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