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G274 BGS

1990 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,779 mi
Last recorded159,779 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG274 BGS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 159,779 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 159,342 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 158,290 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 157,521 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 157,473 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 157,017 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 156,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Both fog lamps not working.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel stiff to turn by hand. Suspect sticking caliper piston/slider. Recommend inspection and repair.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 156,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Both fog lamps not working.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Lamp unit was detached from housing. No adjustment carried out. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel stiff to turn by hand. Suspect sticking caliper piston/slider. Recommend inspection and repair.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both jet nozzles blocked. (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 156,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In arch. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded Coilover style suspension. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Headlight unit loose but not insecure. Recommend repair.

Offside Front Wheel stiff to turn by hand. Suspect corrosion build up due to lack of use.

Offside Front coil spring corroded Coilover style suspension. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All braking faces corroded. (3.5.1i)

Squeal from auxiliary drive belt area above 2500 rpm. Found alternator loose on mount.

Fail 28 Nov 2017 156,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In arch. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded Coilover style suspension. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Headlight unit loose but not insecure. Recommend repair.

Offside Front Wheel stiff to turn by hand. Suspect corrosion build up due to lack of use.

Offside Front coil spring corroded Coilover style suspension. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working Bulb 245. (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All braking faces corroded. (3.5.1i)

Squeal from auxiliary drive belt area above 2500 rpm. Found alternator loose on mount.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 155,966 miles

Both auxiliary drive belts deteriorated.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In arch. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlight adjuster stiff. Recommend repair.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 155,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside headlight adjuster stiff. Recommend repair.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 154,129 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 154,129 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 152,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 152,643 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 151,312 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 138,023 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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G274 BGS is a 1990 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G274 BGS, 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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G274 BGS is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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