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G172 WFG

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,016 mi
Last recorded123,016 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG172 WFG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 123,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 121,995 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 117,749 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 117,749 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 117,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bothsides inner sill corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2007 112,241 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 86,739 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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G172 WFG is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G172 WFG, 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.

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What year was G172 WFG registered?

G172 WFG is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G172 WFG safe to buy?

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