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G974 XWS

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,937 mi
Last recorded132,937 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG974 XWS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 132,937 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 132,937 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 132,921 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 132,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 132,095 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 132,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G974 XWS is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G974 XWS, 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

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What year was G974 XWS registered?

G974 XWS is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G974 XWS safe to buy?

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