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G225 FBL

1990 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,129 mi
Last recorded107,129 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG225 FBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 107,129 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 107,072 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 106,973 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 106,958 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 106,891 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 106,811 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 106,759 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 106,631 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 106,547 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre slight cut opposite tl valve

Pass 21 Jul 2017 106,446 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 106,356 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 106,056 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 105,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 105,720 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 105,460 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 104,258 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 102,478 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 100,457 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 98,199 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 96,279 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 96,260 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 85,178 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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G225 FBL is a 1990 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 G225 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 G225 FBL registered?

G225 FBL is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G225 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G225 FBL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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