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1990 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · 58 BBS

58 BBS

1990 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1990. Recorded mileage 111,154 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
1990
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11/11/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage
111,154 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/11/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1990
Engine
2302cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the available MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 12 November 2025 at 111,154 miles passed with no defects or advisories. This indicates that the car is currently in a condition that meets all regulatory standards, maintaining a trend of clean passes since the minor failures recorded in 2008. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 36-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in the records between June 2009 and April 2022, during which the car covered only 1,103 miles. This suggests the vehicle was likely in storage or used very sparingly for long periods during that decade. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber elements, such as seals and bushings, and potential fluid-related issues. Despite the clean recent test results, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and age-related components. BMWs from this era are prone to corrosion in the sills, wheel arches, and floor pans, which may not be apparent during a standard MOT inspection without lifting. You should also inspect the suspension bushes and brake hoses for cracking or perish, as these components degrade over time regardless of mileage driven. Given the 2008 failure for missing indicators and windscreen obstructions, verify that all external lighting and glass surfaces remain fully functional and unobstructed.

58 BBS Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
  • 111,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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58 BBS Mileage History

  1. 12/04/2022111,007 mi
  2. 12/11/2025111,154 mi+147 mi

Average of roughly 41 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

58 BBS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Sept 2026, 23:24
MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW M3 (58 BBS) between April 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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