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D5 JNG

1990 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,365 mi
Last recorded105,365 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 JNG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 105,365 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 105,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 104,385 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 104,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 104,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 103,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play balljoint with play is chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,732 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 96,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front foglamp lens cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 96,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front foglamp lens cracked

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2013 96,287 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 96,237 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 96,080 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 96,073 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 95,956 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 89,487 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 89,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 86,675 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 86,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 85,484 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 82,343 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 82,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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D5 JNG is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 120,696 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D5 JNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D5 JNG registered?

D5 JNG is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 1990.

Is D5 JNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 JNG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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