1990 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · 5 YCL
1990 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1990. Recorded mileage 94,017 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1990
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2302cc
5 YCL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 94,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
5 YCL Mileage History
- 20/06/202493,356 mi
- 20/06/202493,356 mi
- 02/09/202594,017 mi+661 mi
Average of roughly 550 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
5 YCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW M3 (5 YCL) between June 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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