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G354 XTN

1990 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

207,553 mi
Last recorded207,553 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG354 XTN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 207,553 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 207,444 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 207,184 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 207,015 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 206,653 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 204,534 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 201,770 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 198,151 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 194,466 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 193,027 miles

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

propshaft rotoflex coupling at gearbox starting to split

Pass 31 May 2011 189,814 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2010 184,739 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 179,657 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 174,860 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 3 May 2008 7,486 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 172,011 miles

ADVISE oil leak from n/s/engine bay area

Pass 1 Jul 2006 167,623 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 167,623 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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G354 XTN is a 1990 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 G354 XTN, 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 G354 XTN registered?

G354 XTN is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G354 XTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G354 XTN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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