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G104 ATL

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,023 mi
Last recorded92,023 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG104 ATL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 92,023 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 91,730 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 91,480 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 91,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 91,318 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 91,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 91,254 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 90,918 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,349 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,977 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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G104 ATL is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 130,933 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 G104 ATL, 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 36 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G104 ATL registered?

G104 ATL is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 1990.

Is G104 ATL safe to buy?

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