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G102 TGJ

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

206,568 mi
Last recorded206,568 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG102 TGJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 206,568 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 206,568 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 205,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 205,063 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 204,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 203,247 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 203,180 miles

Perishing on NSF OSF OSR Tyres.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 202,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 200,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 199,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 199,110 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion on both sills

All 4 wheels slightly buckled

Both front indicators dim in operation

Both side repeater indicators dim in operation

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 199,110 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

All 4 wheels slightly buckled

Both front indicators dim in operation

Both side repeater indicators dim in operation

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion on both sills

Fail 30 Jan 2009 199,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 196,537 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 195,021 miles

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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G102 TGJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G102 TGJ, 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.

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What year was G102 TGJ registered?

G102 TGJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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