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G224 FBL

1990 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,937 mi
Last recorded130,937 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG224 FBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 130,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake hoses touch anti-roll bar on full lock test.

Front bump stops worn.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 130,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

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

front brake hoses touch anti roll bar on full lock test

front bump stop in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2006 128,629 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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G224 FBL is a 1990 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G224 FBL, 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 G224 FBL registered?

G224 FBL is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G224 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G224 FBL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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