1990 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · G857 EJB
1990 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1990. Recorded mileage 133,729 km. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 133,729 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G857 EJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 133,729 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G857 EJB 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 (G857 EJB) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
G857 EJB Odometer History
- 15/05/2024132,887 km
- 15/05/2024132,887 km
- 08/07/2025133,248 km+361 km
- 08/07/2025133,248 km
- 13/07/2026133,729 km+481 km
Average of roughly 390 km 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: Average
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