1990 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · G363 XOW
1990 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1990. Recorded mileage 10,590 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2009.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G363 XOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2008
- 10,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G363 XOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW M3 (G363 XOW) between April 2006 and May 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
G363 XOW Mileage History
- 20/04/20069,467 mi
- 28/04/200710,528 mi+1,061 mi
- 28/04/200710,528 mi
- 03/05/200810,590 mi+62 mi
- 06/05/200810,590 mi
Average of roughly 549 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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