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G258 WGW

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

164,679 mi
Last recorded164,679 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG258 WGW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 164,679 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 163,784 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 163,012 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 162,308 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 161,420 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 160,801 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 159,948 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 159,563 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 158,624 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 157,727 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 156,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 155,782 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 154,537 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 153,712 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 152,621 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 150,702 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 148,083 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 145,344 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 145,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 144,207 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 144,174 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in tyre

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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G258 WGW is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G258 WGW, 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

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What year was G258 WGW registered?

G258 WGW is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G258 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G258 WGW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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