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G854 BBW

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,291 mi
Last recorded134,291 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG854 BBW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 134,291 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 134,214 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 133,871 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 133,774 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 133,708 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 133,213 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 132,643 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 132,214 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 131,548 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 130,950 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 130,466 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 129,620 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 128,632 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 128,170 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 128,147 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 127,829 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 127,825 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 127,394 miles

Windscreen damaged-out of drivers view.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 126,884 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 123,317 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 119,336 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 117,963 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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G854 BBW is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G854 BBW, 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 G854 BBW registered?

G854 BBW is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G854 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G854 BBW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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