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G735 XGS

1990 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,556 mi
Last recorded125,556 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG735 XGS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 125,556 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2017 125,375 miles

Both front tyres on 4mm tread

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 124,958 miles

OSF shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR and OSR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 124,521 miles

both rear top suspension arm bushes worn/perished

corrosion to floorpan and inner sill areas

rear suspension weak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 124,165 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 123,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 123,344 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 122,890 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 120,665 miles

Fluid residue at steering rack.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 119,072 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 116,835 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dash.

Front and rear brake pads getting low.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Oil residue on engine.Leak at sump area.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 116,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dash.

Front and rear brake pads getting low.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Oil residue on engine.Leak at sump area.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 115,425 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 114,132 miles

all brake lines corroded

play to both front lower arm ball joints

Pass 26 Jul 2006 112,808 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 112,774 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G735 XGS is a 1990 BMW M3 in White with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 G735 XGS, 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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G735 XGS is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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