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G286 WGU

1990 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

165,476 mi
Last recorded165,476 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG286 WGU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 165,476 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 165,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 164,931 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 162,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 160,162 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 158,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 156,751 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 155,056 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 155,056 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 153,464 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 151,687 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 150,457 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 147,672 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 146,769 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 142,703 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 132,678 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 130,781 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f inner ball joint dust cover split

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split

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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G286 WGU is a 1990 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G286 WGU, 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 G286 WGU registered?

G286 WGU is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G286 WGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G286 WGU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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