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G239 OPW

1990 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2467cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,932 mi
Last recorded38,932 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG239 OPW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,467cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 38,932 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 38,664 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 38,416 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 38,184 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 37,887 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 37,826 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 37,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 37,130 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 36,764 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 36,186 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 36,186 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 35,404 miles

Oil leak ()

front wipers smearing

Pass 6 Jul 2015 34,584 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,645 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,632 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,112 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 33,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 33,027 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 33,027 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 32,152 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,379 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak at gearbox

Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,100 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 30,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,417 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,278 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 21,802 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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G239 OPW is a 1990 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,467cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G239 OPW, 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 G239 OPW registered?

G239 OPW is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 18 January 1990.

Is G239 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G239 OPW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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