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G857 EJB

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,729 mi
Last recorded133,729 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG857 EJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 133,729 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 133,248 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 133,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 132,887 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 132,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 132,857 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 132,505 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 132,145 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 131,555 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 130,976 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 130,669 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 128,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 128,884 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 127,502 miles

slight damage offside rear wheel inner rim

Pass 28 Apr 2009 124,976 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 121,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly twisted

Pass 31 Mar 2007 118,434 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 11 Mar 2006 112,887 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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G857 EJB is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G857 EJB, 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 G857 EJB registered?

G857 EJB is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G857 EJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G857 EJB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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