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G988 FKD

1990 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2467cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,028 mi
Last recorded105,028 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG988 FKD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,467cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 105,028 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 105,018 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 105,002 miles

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

Centre Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G988 FKD is a 1990 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,467cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G988 FKD, 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 G988 FKD registered?

G988 FKD is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 4 April 1990.

Is G988 FKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G988 FKD shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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