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G579 PWW

1990 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

174,100 mi
Last recorded174,100 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG579 PWW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 174,100 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 174,061 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 174,035 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 173,989 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 173,939 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 173,801 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 173,754 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 173,536 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 173,238 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 173,051 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 172,779 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 172,410 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 169,428 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 168,525 miles

advise n/s head lamp glass cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2006 167,549 miles

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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G579 PWW is a 1990 BMW M3 in White with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 G579 PWW, 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

How do I check the history of G579 PWW?

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What year was G579 PWW registered?

G579 PWW is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G579 PWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G579 PWW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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