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H78 PRD

1991 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,992 mi
Last recorded146,992 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH78 PRD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 146,992 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 146,361 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 146,317 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 146,218 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 144,008 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 144,004 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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H78 PRD is a 1991 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H78 PRD, 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 H78 PRD registered?

H78 PRD is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H78 PRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H78 PRD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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