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H98 NRD

1991 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,239 mi
Last recorded129,239 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH98 NRD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 129,239 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 127,761 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2017 127,531 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 126,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch creeps intermittantly, poss hydraulic fault.

front number plate cracked

rear diff bushes worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 12,634 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 12,634 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 122,743 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 121,579 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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H98 NRD is a 1991 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H98 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 H98 NRD registered?

H98 NRD is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H98 NRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H98 NRD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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