CarVerify

Free Car Check

G253 WCD

1990 BMW M3

White Petrol 2300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

210,773 mi
Last recorded210,773 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG253 WCD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 210,773 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 209,628 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 208,931 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 206,795 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 205,421 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 205,421 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 205,022 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 202,006 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 200,622 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 197,079 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 193,668 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 189,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

can not fully assess n/s and o/s inner sills due to underseal

n/s/f inner track rod has slight play

Fail 15 Jun 2012 189,686 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

horn not working

Fail 5 Aug 2011 189,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

exhaust has slight leak and noise

near side wing strat rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2008 183,148 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 180,563 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 172,505 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G253 WCD is a 1990 BMW M3 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G253 WCD, 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

How do I check the history of G253 WCD?

You can check the full history of G253 WCD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G253 WCD registered?

G253 WCD is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G253 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G253 WCD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G253 WCD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G253 WCD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.