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1990 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · H531 NRD

H531 NRD

1990 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/02/2000. Recorded mileage 262,502 miles. MOT valid until 22/11/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
1990 · Bournemouth
MOT Status
Valid until 22/11/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/04/2027)
Recorded Mileage
262,502 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/11/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/04/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1990
Engine
2302cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 1990 BMW M3 has a clean MOT history spanning five consecutive annual tests, all resulting in a "PASSED" rating with no defects recorded. The most recent MOT on 2025-11-17 confirms the vehicle met safety and roadworthiness standards at 262,502 miles. This consistency suggests the car has been well-maintained in terms of basic mechanical integrity. The MOT records show no recurring issues, and the absence of defects in all tests indicates the vehicle has not developed critical faults over the past five years. The trend in the MOT history is stable, with no evidence of worsening conditions. However, this does not confirm the absence of hidden or gradual wear, as some components may degrade without triggering immediate failures. The mileage of 262,502 miles for a 36-year-old vehicle aligns with the expected average of 7,292 miles per year. This suggests the car has been used regularly rather than stored for extended periods. While lower mileage might indicate lighter use, higher mileage could accelerate wear on consumables like brakes and suspension. The current mileage does not raise immediate red flags but highlights the vehicle’s age as a key factor in assessing long-term reliability.

H531 NRD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
  • 262,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

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✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Known faults for BMW M3

Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

H531 NRD Mileage History

  1. 22/11/2021251,212 mi
  2. 22/11/2022254,310 mi+3,098 mi
  3. 20/11/2023256,306 mi+1,996 mi
  4. 11/11/2024258,565 mi+2,259 mi
  5. 17/11/2025262,502 mi+3,937 mi

Average of roughly 2,832 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H531 NRD MOT History

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MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW M3 (H531 NRD) between November 2021 and November 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY