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BMW 758L

1991 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

238,614 mi
Last recorded238,614 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 758L
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 238,614 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 238,305 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 238,155 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 237,804 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 237,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 237,604 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 237,599 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 237,599 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 237,583 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Oct 2012 234,710 miles

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

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

The heater matrix failed during the test.

Fail 3 Mar 2012 232,398 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 232,398 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Oct 2010 229,334 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 224,315 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 224,430 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

There are 2 small holes in the front pipe & middle exhaust box.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 219,900 miles

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

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

The engine has an oil leak.

The exhaust has a small blow in the centre section.

The offside front seat belt has not been checked due to a child seat fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 219,900 miles

The engine has an oil leak.

The exhaust has a small blow in the centre section.

The offside front seat belt has not been checked due to a child seat fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 216,155 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 215,998 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 4 Oct 2006 207,879 miles

Rear number plate starting to disfigure

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 758L is a 1991 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 BMW 758L, 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.

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BMW 758L is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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