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H387 NRD

1991 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,812 mi
Last recorded230,812 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH387 NRD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2015 230,812 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 224,304 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2013 214,249 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2010 211,895 miles

car rusty underneagh

Pass 3 Aug 2008 208,000 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 197,297 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 197,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 178,887 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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H387 NRD is a 1991 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H387 NRD, 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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What year was H387 NRD registered?

H387 NRD is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H387 NRD safe to buy?

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