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G435 SGN

1990 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

344,128 mi
Last recorded344,128 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG435 SGN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 344,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between n/ide rear flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between o/side rear flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on front of n/side floor pan/sill joint

covers fitted over n/side and o/side outer sills

Pass 14 Apr 2025 343,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between o/side rear flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between o/side rear flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers fitted over n/side and o/side outer sills

Pass 30 Apr 2024 342,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded between n/side rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded between o/side rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted over o/side and n/side outer sills

Pass 2 May 2023 342,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded between n/side rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded between o/side rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted over o/side and n/side outer sills

Fail 2 May 2023 342,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded between n/side rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded between o/side rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted over o/side and n/side outer sills

Pass 21 May 2021 342,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on metal brake pipe between n/side rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on metal brake pipe between o/side rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers fitted over o/side and n/side outer sills

Pass 9 Sep 2019 341,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake flexi hose on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rear brake flexi hose on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside wiper blade small split

Pass 9 May 2018 341,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2017 340,476 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 339,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 337,642 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 321,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 321,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 318,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 276,560 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 251,870 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 229,717 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 198,672 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 198,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

N/s/r tyre on limit

O/s door mirror casing loose

O/s/r tyre tread low

Rear seat backing loose

Scuttle corroded

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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G435 SGN is a 1990 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G435 SGN, 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 G435 SGN registered?

G435 SGN is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G435 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G435 SGN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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