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G3 SGC

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,699 mi
Last recorded103,699 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 SGC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 103,699 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 102,912 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 101,668 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,351 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 99,689 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 98,842 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 97,829 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 97,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 97,290 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 97,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 97,274 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 97,258 miles

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 97,041 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 96,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side front side skirt to be removed to inspect sill and jacking point advis only

off side front tyre wearing incorecly

Fail 21 Sep 2006 96,989 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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G3 SGC is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G3 SGC, 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 G3 SGC registered?

G3 SGC is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G3 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 SGC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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