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G699 SCG

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

876 mi
Last recorded876 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG699 SCG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 876 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 831 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 538 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 115 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 195,158 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 194,930 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 194,843 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 194,212 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 193,730 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 191,980 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 190,844 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 189,423 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 188,748 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 188,748 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 180,973 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 180,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 176,119 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 176,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,551 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/f and n/s/f headlights have beam deflectors on

Pass 14 Jul 2007 174,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 174,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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G699 SCG is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G699 SCG, 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 G699 SCG registered?

G699 SCG is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G699 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G699 SCG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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