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G338 FBL

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

285,917 mi
Last recorded285,917 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG338 FBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 285,917 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 285,845 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point/Front of Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2022 285,758 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 285,469 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 283,465 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front anti-roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body area's corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2009 273,597 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 261,897 miles

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

near side rear brake hose ferrule slightly corrodded

Pass 18 Jul 2007 245,175 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 245,133 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 225,845 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 225,845 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 22 Jul 2005 203,215 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 203,215 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Near side door mirror glass missing

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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G338 FBL is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G338 FBL, 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 G338 FBL registered?

G338 FBL is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G338 FBL safe to buy?

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