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G994 BBM

1990 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

172,232 mi
Last recorded172,232 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW M3130,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG994 BBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 172,232 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 172,195 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 172,157 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 172,096 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 172,046 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 172,008 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 171,996 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 171,981 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 171,972 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 171,915 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 171,899 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 171,894 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 171,889 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 171,842 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 171,537 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 171,281 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 169,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

light coat of oil on steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2007 166,961 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 166,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 155,490 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 155,484 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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G994 BBM is a 1990 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G994 BBM, 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 G994 BBM registered?

G994 BBM is a 1990 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G994 BBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G994 BBM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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