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G37 ATR

1990 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

185,662 mi
Last recorded185,662 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG37 ATR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 185,662 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 183,681 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 180,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 176,207 miles

Both front bumpstops missing

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 175,886 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Both front bumpstops missing

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 173,466 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2021 173,466 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2019 170,852 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 165,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front and offside front brake hose ferrules

Fail 31 Aug 2018 165,593 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front and offside front brake hose ferrules

Pass 2 Aug 2017 159,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very strong advise (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 1 Aug 2017 159,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 155,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very strong advise (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 151,586 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both front bumpstops missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 148,052 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front bumpstops missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 143,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 140,685 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2012 140,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 136,858 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 136,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 129,085 miles

n/s handbrake performance is low

Fail 25 Mar 2010 129,085 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 122,297 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 122,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 115,112 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear numberplates poor

Fail 2 May 2007 115,110 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate poor

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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G37 ATR is a 1990 BMW M3 in White with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G37 ATR, 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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G37 ATR is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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